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Are Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Tigger Public Domain?

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Are Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Tigger Public Domain?

In 2024, the earliest versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as depicted in “Steamboat Willie,” along with Tigger from “The House at Pooh Corner,” entered the public domain. This happened after their 95-year copyright term expired. Entering the public domain means that these characters can now be used in new creative works without permission from Disney or the rights holders.

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