This time Disney may lose the monopoly of some of its favorite cartoon characters. Mickey Mouse is also on the list of cartoon characters known as long-term mascots of the Disney brand. The Mickey Mouse character was originally created on October 1, 1928, and the character will turn 95 in 2024. Under US copyright law, rights to an artistic work remain private for 95 years. After that, a particular company or individual can no longer claim ownership of the work. However, this law also has limitations.
But can someone use the character of Mickey Mouse this time?
This is possible even after 2024. But if a filmmaker uses that character in a way that makes it look like you’re watching a Disney movie or show, the Disney company can file a lawsuit against that director.
If you ask who made Mickey Mouse, anyone will say the same name in one word. Walt Disney. He won the Oscar for the best award in the world of cinema for his production of Mickey Mouse. But this character was not played by Disney! The one who painted this popular rat is named Ab iWorks. He was a friend of Disney. Although Mickey’s body was given to Ab iWorks, according to Mickey fans, the character was given life by Disney.
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh character has already entered the public domain. The character will soon be seen in a completely new look in ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ directed by Rhys Waterfield.