Being one of the most iconic pieces of animation in existence, Steamboat Willie has defined the often-amorphous world of artistic copyright for 95 years now.

Despite appeals from Disney and a history of extensions, the recent entry of the original Mickey Mouse design into the public domain dramatically changes the character's involvement in cartoons and, potentially, independent content.

Being one of the most iconic pieces of animation in existence, Steamboat Willie has defined the often-amorphous world of artistic copyright for 95 years now.
Despite appeals from Disney and a history of extensions, the recent entry of the original Mickey Mouse design into the public domain dramatically changes the character's involvement in cartoons and, potentially, independent content.

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