The Mickey Mouse copyright is due to expire soon which could impact Disney's future. In January 2024, the copyright on the first story that ever featured Mickey Mouse will expire. This means that nearly 95 years after the first animated short film featuring Mickey Mouse, Disney's most iconic character will enter the public domain. With the copyright expiration of Disney's most iconic figure, many may think that this inevitably leads to other creators and members of the public being able to use Mickey Mouse in their own creative work in the future. However, this is an oversimplification.

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