Mickey Mouse, Other Characters Lose Copyright Protection - The New
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Mickey Mouse is free at last (from copyright), Culture
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Mickey Mouse's Impending Copyright Expiration Explained - IMDb
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Mickey Mouse Will Enter The Public Domain in 2024
Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024
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Disney loses copyright protection of original Mickey Mouse
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What Happens When Disney Doesn't Own Mickey Mouse Anymore?
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Mickey Mouse version: First iteration of Mickey Mouse to enter public domain in 2024, along with other iconic Disney characters - The Economic Times
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Why did Disney lose Mickey Mouse? Public domain horror announcements spark wild reactions online
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Mickey Mouse is free at last (from copyright), Culture
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Mickey Mouse is finally entering the public domain in 2024 - Polygon
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Disney to lose its copyright protection for iconic Mickey Mouse in January 1, 2024