In 2007, Disney revamped the Disney Animation Studios logo to include a snippet of Steamboat Willie’s Mickey. The Mouse House being what it is (and rightly so), trademarked that logo.

Mickey Mouse was introduced to the world in the 1928 short film “Steamboat Willie. ... In 2007, Walt Disney Animation Studios redesigned its logo to incorporate the “Steamboat Willie” mouse.

The first animated short featuring Mickey Mouse, "Steamboat Willie," released in 1928, will enter the public domain in 2024. Pictured, Mickey Mouse poses in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at ...

The New Year brought the excellent news that Steamboat Willie-era Mickey Mouse has finally entered the public domain, after decades of Disney, er, convincing Congress to keep extending its copyrights.

“If I draw a picture of Mickey Mouse, I owe Walt Disney a $190,000 fine, $10,000 more for legal fees, and a year in prison.” Popular on Variety Mickey and Minnie will enter the public domain ...

‘Mickey: The Story of a Mouse’ Director Jeff Malmberg Was Surprised Disney Let Him Keep These Controversial Moments. The new documentary is coming soon to Disney+ ...