Why Do We Have Copyright Laws?

You’ve likely already seen him freely used across the Internet over the last two days. As of 2024, Steamboat Willie, the cartoon which introduced Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain. This means that Steamboat Willie and its depictions of Mickey Mouse is fair game for any usage (I’d guess…#steamboatwillie #mickeymouse #disney #tiktok #steamboatwillies #ip #wikimedia #ftc #waltdisney #snowwhite

Source: Reuters: Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news