For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to Disney’s brand, but in 2024, the copyright of Disney’s first film featuring Mickey will expire.

Mickey Mouse has long been a symbol in the copyright wars. Beyond the practical impact, the expiration — 95 years after his debut in the short film “Steamboat Willie” — is also a major ...

Mickey made his big screen debut in Steamboat Willie in 1928, and U.S. law says a copyright can be held for 95 years. This means 2024 will be the year that particular copyright will expire.

After several years in court, Disney won their lawsuit and O'Neill, now 81, agreed to never draw Mickey Mouse again. This week, he told Variety he can still be slapped with a $190,000 fine if he ...