Many things entered the Public Domain on January 1, 2025, including Disney’s first “Silly Symphonies” piece, the “Skeleton Dance.” Now, everyone can use it. 12 other Mickey shorts are ...

Any use of these Mickeys must not suggest it is produced by or representative of Disney at large. It also cannot infringe on Mickey’s later look, as those versions remain under trademark.

As long as a trademark is still in use, it never expires. In addition to losing the copyright to the Mickey cartoons mentioned above, Disney will also lose its copyright to “The Skeleton Dance.” “The ...

While not starring Mickey Mouse, there’s another Disney animated short that will soon enter the Public Domain in 2025 as well: The Skeleton Dance. This first installment in the Silly Symphony ...

Many things entered the Public Domain on January 1, 2025, including Disney’s first “Silly Symphonies” piece, the “Skeleton Dance.” Now, everyone can use it. 12 other Mickey shorts are also in the ...

Last year, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse entered the public domain through their debut appearance in Disney’s Steamboat Willie (1928), 95 years after the animated short's release. However, key ...

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