An early version of Disney's Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1
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Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats
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Mickey Mouse goes into the public domain on January 1
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Mickey Mouse, the Original 1928 Version, Is Now In the Public Domain
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Mickey Mouse's 'Steamboat Willie' Will Become Public Domain on
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VERIFY on X: On Jan. 1, 2024, a version of Disney's iconic mascot, Mickey Mouse, became one of the latest creative works to enter the public domain: / X
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Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain. What can you do with him?
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An early version of Disney's Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1
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Early Mickey Mouse already starring in horror flicks just days into public domain freedom
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