We know that works published in 1928 and earlier are out of copyright in 2024, but so are works published from 1929-1977 without a copyright notice, works published from 1978 through 3/1/1989 without a notice and without subsequent registration within five years (the registration fixed the lack of copyright notice), ...
Mickey's appearance has changed over time, going from a vaguely rat-like to a more neotenous appearance. He eyes varied over time and began as large white ovals with pupils in Plane Crazy and smaller black dots in Steamboat Willie – both of those versions of Mickey are public domain in 2024.
Disney loses famous Mickey Mouse copyright in 2024, along with many others
Is Wizard of Oz out of copyright?
The 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz is the most well-known adaptation of The Wizard of Oz; in many respects, its popularity surpassed the original book. Its copyright was renewed in 1967, so it will remain copyrighted for a 95-year term, entering the public domain in 2035.
The public domains Winnie the Pooh in 2022, Mickey Mouse in 2024, Popeye in 2025, Betty Boop in 2026, King Kong in 2028, Snow White in 2033, Superman in 2034, Batman in 2035, Bugs Bunny in 2036, Wonder Woman in 2037, Cinderella in 2046, The Smurfs in 2054, The Flintstones in 2056, Hulk and Spider-Man in both 2058, ...
The DC characters are the next major expirations looming on the horizon. Superman and Lois Lane will enter the public domain in 2034, followed by Batman in 2035, the Joker in 2036 and Wonder Woman in 2037.
What other works are now free for public use? Tigger has joined his pal Pooh Bear in the land of public domain. The character first appeared in "The House at Pooh Corner," whose copyright expired Monday.
This is a very symbolic date in the field of intellectual property: as of January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse, one of the world's best-known fictional characters, becomes public domain.
October 29 - The Nightmare Before Christmas will celebrate its 35th anniversary. November 8 - Robin Hood will celebrate its 55th anniversary. November 18 - Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will celebrate their 100th birthdays/anniversaries together.
Walt Disney Co. has controlled the rights to Winnie-the-Pooh since 1961 and kept depictions of Milne's talking animals true to the spirit of the family-friendly material. The copyright expired in January 2022. Since then, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends have been available to the public for other purposes.
As per US Copyright Laws, properties cannot be held by a single commercial entity for more than 95 years and hence, Superman and Lois Lane will enter the public domain in 2034, followed by Batman in 2035, the Joker in 2036 and Wonder Woman in 2037.
The book has inspired numerous film and television adaptations which have multiplied as the original work is now in the public domain in all jurisdictions.
With the exception of maps, music, and movies, the vast majority of works published in the United States before 1964 were never renewed for a second copyright term. Works "prepared by an officer or employee of the U.S. government as part of that person's official duties" are automatically in the public domain by law.
That's because the 1926 storybook, titled Winnie-the-Pooh, which introduced the titular character, passed into the public domain at the start of 2022, voiding its copyright, and thus Disney's media exclusivity over the character.
While Disney may no longer have copyright protection for Winnie the Pooh, there are still opportunities for legal recourse that Disney can take. Disney still maintains the rights to the Winnie the Pooh characters created after 1926, including Tigger.
The House at Pooh Corner entered the public domain in the United States in 2024. British copyright of the text expires on 1 January 2027 (70 calendar years after Milne's death) while British copyright of the illustrations expires on 1 January 2047 (70 calendar years after Shepard's death).
Is the Godzilla character in the public domain? The Godzilla character is not in the public domain. Toho Co., Ltd. actively manages and enforces its copyright and trademark rights globally, and the character remains protected under these laws.
Yes, this is correct. Winnie the Pooh in its original form is public domain. The illustrations by E.H. Shepard along with the story were published in 1926.
By the mid- to late 2030s, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have entered the public domain—but DC Comics is already preparing to keep a tight hold.
For a company, a copyright lasts 90 years until it is released into the public domain, so Scooby Doo will be available in 2059, unless you have enough money to lisence it.
As of 2024, the first eleven books, through Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle, are in the public domain worldwide. The later works are still under copyright in the United States.
Licensing and Rights: The rights to Tarzan and related characters are not wholly owned by Disney. The character Tarzan is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' literary works, and the rights to those works are held by the Burroughs estate.
