Even though only one very specific version of the character is free to use, it still represents a positive step for creative expression.

Early Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain—and AI is already on the case Experimental AI image generator trained on Disney's 1928 cartoons can make eldritch horrors.

For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to Disney’s brand, but in 2024, the copyright of Disney’s first film featuring Mickey will expire.

Mickey and friends will be back with more fun in "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+." The official synopsis is: "Incorporating memorable components like the Mousekedoer, Mouseketools and Toodles, "Mickey ...

Mickey Mouse in particular quickly became one of the most iconic characters of the Disney brand. Today, he is featured in virtually every aspect of Disney’s branding.

Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on Jan. 1, marking a milestone in the copyright wars for those fighting to ease restrictions on vintage IP.

Disney is losing the copyright on Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey Mouse that appeared in a 1928 cartoon short, when it expires on New Year's Day.

“Plane Crazy,” Disney’s first Mickey Mouse short, featured a hot-tempered Mickey humiliating and forcibly kissing his beloved Minnie Mouse.

Mickey Mouse will appear in non-Disney works after copyright protection over the character expired, putting the character in the public domain.

The Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is already up for grabs, and now everyone wants a piece of that mouse.

Some versions of Mickey are still under copyright. Here's the lowdown on what's fair game and what isn't.

For nearly a century, the image of Mickey Mouse has been married to Disney’s brand, but in 2024, the copyright of Disney’s first film featuring Mickey will expire.