Disney Let the Rat Out of the Bag 🐭… #shorts
Summary
TLDRMickey Mouse's first appearance in Steamboat Willie is now in the public domain in the US after its copyright expired on January 1, 2024. This allows anyone to use that specific depiction of Mickey without legal repercussions. However, Disney's trademarks on more modern iterations of Mickey may still be enforceable. The video discusses the implications of this copyright expiration and what parts of the Mickey Mouse character are still legally protected.
Takeaways
- 😀 Mickey Mouse from the original Steamboat Willie cartoon entered public domain on January 1st, 2024
- 👀 Anyone can now legally use that version of Mickey Mouse for commercial purposes
- 😮💨 Other depictions and trademarks of Mickey Mouse are still protected outside of Steamboat Willie
- 🤔 Disney may leverage trademarks to limit public use of Mickey Mouse
- 🧐 Legal complexities around trademarks make public use tricky
- 😃 The copyright expiration is great for art and creativity
- 🤩 Anyone can profit from re-uploading or remixing Steamboat Willie
- 😲 Mickey's iconic looks like red shorts aren't public domain yet
- 😎 We can celebrate Mickey Mouse entering public domain on January 1st, 2024
- 🤓 There are still legal risks to avoid when using Mickey Mouse commercially
Q & A
What happened to Steamboat Willie's copyright on January 1st, 2024?
-The copyright expired and Steamboat Willie entered the public domain in the United States.
What was the significance of Steamboat Willie entering the public domain?
-It was the first appearance of Mickey Mouse, so now anyone can use Mickey from Steamboat Willie without permission, including in low-budget films, indie games, re-uploads, etc.
Even though Steamboat Willie is public domain, what parts of Mickey Mouse are still protected?
-While you can use the version of Mickey from Steamboat Willie, his iconic characteristics like red shorts and white gloves may still be protected by trademarks.
Why could Disney's trademarks make it difficult to use Mickey Mouse freely?
-Trademarks don't expire, so Disney could use them to prevent unapproved uses of iconic parts of Mickey like his looks and name.
What theory video from last year seems relevant now?
-A Game Theory video about how Disney might use trademarks to keep Mickey Mouse protected under law forever.
How is January 1st, 2024 a cause for celebration?
-Mickey entering the public domain is an incredible day for art and creativity, allowing more people to freely use and remix the original Steamboat Willie Mickey.
Can I now legally make and sell Steamboat Willie merchandise?
-Yes, you can now make and sell merchandise featuring Mickey as he appears in Steamboat Willie without needing Disney's permission.
Could Disney file a lawsuit against me for using Mickey Mouse in my own work?
-Possibly, if you use iconic parts of Mickey that are still protected by trademarks. But the Steamboat Willie version is safe to use freely.
What should I watch out for if I want to use Mickey Mouse without issues?
-Make sure to only use the Mickey depicted in Steamboat Willie, not modern versions with iconic characteristics Disney might still hold trademarks over.
When can I expect other early Mickey Mouse cartoons to enter the public domain?
-Other Mickey cartoons will gradually enter the public domain over the next 20 years in the U.S. as their individual copyright terms expire.
Outlines
😆Mickey Mouse enters public domain, but Disney still owns trademarks
Paragraph 1 discusses how the original 1928 Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on January 1st, 2024 in the US. This means anyone can now use that version of Mickey freely, including in films, games, and reuploads of the cartoon. However, Disney's later iterations of Mickey with the red shorts, white gloves, etc. are still under copyright. Trademarks also still restrict commercial uses of the Mickey Mouse name and image.
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Keywords
💡Mickey Mouse
💡copyright
💡public domain
💡trademark
💡creativity
💡legal protections
💡art
💡open culture
💡parody
💡media
Highlights
Steamboat Willie entered the public domain in the US on January 1, 2024
This was the first appearance of Mickey Mouse, so now anyone can use Mickey from this cartoon
You can profit from re-uploading and monetizing Steamboat Willie yourself
Only the original Mickey design is public domain, not later appearances with changes
Disney may use trademarks to protect Mickey Mouse forever
We discussed Disney's trademark tactics in a previous theory video
This day marks an incredible advancement for art and creativity
Because the first Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain
Anyone can now legally use that classic Mickey Mouse design
This enables many new creative works with the iconic character
Like indie films, games, and content using the public domain Mickey
But Disney's later Mickey iterations may still be protected
Trademarks could let Disney control Mickey Mouse indefinitely
We covered Disney's clever trademark tactics before
So celebrate classic Mickey but stay cautious of Disney's power
Transcripts
screw Disney you own Mickey Mouse now
but be careful you might stick your
finger into a legal mouse trap in case
you didn't hear about it on January 1st
2024 Steamboat Willie entered the public
domain in the United States this was the
first appearance of Mickey Mouse which
means that now you me and everyone else
can use Mickey in anything you want from
lowbudget horror films to indie horror
games heck you can even re-upload and
profit from Steamboat Willie yourself
but that isn't the whole story well the
copyright for Steamboat Willie has
expired that doesn't mean that other
parts of Mickey like his red PS or his
leather hoodie have only the Mickey from
the original cartoon as he appears in
that cartoon or public domain at least
for now you also have to watch your back
for trademarks which never expire and
make it pretty darn tricky to use iconic
logos and names without getting real
creative Disney might be thinking about
using those trademarks to keep Mickey
protected by the law forever we actually
talk about that in depth in a theory
from last year which you should probably
go check out because it seems pretty
relevant right now anyway I think it's
caus for a celebration this is an
incredible day for art and creativity
because
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