World's first Mickey Mouse character becomes copyright free! Disney loses intellectual property rights as the character enters public domain

The very first iteration of Mickey Mouse, featured in Disney
The very first iteration of Mickey Mouse, featured in Disney's 1928 film 'Steamboat Willie,' officially entered the public domain due to the expiration of the 95-year copyright limit.

Mickey Mouse's 'Steamboat Willie' set to enter public domain in 2024

Mickey Mouse version: First iteration of Mickey Mouse to enter public domain in 2024, along with other iconic Disney characters - The Economic Times

Mickey Mouse to enter public domain on Jan. 1, 2024

World's first Mickey Mouse character becomes copyright free! Disney loses intellectual property rights as the character enters public domain

Mickey Mouse could soon leave Disney as 95-year copyright expiry nears

Disney Set To Lose The Rights To Mickey Mouse

Disney could soon lose exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney Company

Has Disney's sway on U.S. Copyright Law reached its tail end? Re-visiting the peculiar copyright of the maiden Mickey Mouse character – The IP Press

Early Version of Disney's Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property - The New York Times

What Happens When 'Steamboat Willie' Hits The Public Domain In 2024?

Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024, along with Minnie, Tigger, Culture

Mickey Mouse, the Original 1928 Version, Is Now In the Public Domain