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What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means

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In just a few days, the first appearance of Mickey Mouse lapses into the public domain. The post What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's what it really means to other creators.

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Why Fables is NOT Public Domain (Yet)

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Bill Willingham, the creator of the Fables, says he has placed the universe in the public domain. The post Why Fables is NOT Public Domain (Yet) appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, it's not that simple.

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What Winnie-the-Pooh Lapsing into the Public Domain Really Means

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On January 1, 2022, works that were first published in the year 1926 lapsed into the public domain. Winnie-the-Pooh is likely the most culturally relevant character to enter the public domain since 2019, when works started entering the public domain again in the United States due to the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act.

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5 Spooky Articles About Copyright and Halloween

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If you want a more complete list of the Halloween-related articles that have been featured on this site, check out this post from October 2021. However, if you want more of a highlight reel, this article should help get you started. Night of the Living Dead is possibly one of the most famous public domain movies of all time.

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17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

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However, that is just the latest in a decade-long history of discussing copyright, plagiarism and other authorship issues as they pertain to Halloween and horror. So, this year we’re going to take a look back at the various tales of copyright infringement and/or plagiarism that we’ve looked at over the years.

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10 Christmas Copyright Stories

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It’s the tale of a film that was originally a flop that lapsed into the public domain only to get a reprieve thanks to the Supreme Court and its newfound popularity. This article not only explores the (relatively) recent phenomenon of the Christmas hit but also explains where the money is going. Copyright is the reason.

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NASA: Copyright and Trademark in Space

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While it's well known that NASA images and videos are public domain, there are still some restrictions to be aware of before using them. The post NASA: Copyright and Trademark in Space appeared first on Plagiarism Today.