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

Plagiarism Today

On January 1, 2022, works that were first published in the year 1926 lapsed into the public domain. Disney acquired the rights to the book and its characters in 1961 and, since then, has released a steady stream of movies, TV shows and products featuring the book’s cast of characters. What Actually Happened.

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Why Fables is NOT Public Domain (Yet)

Plagiarism Today

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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10 Christmas Copyright Stories

Plagiarism Today

So let’s sit back, relax and enjoy ten Christmas copyright tales from years gone by. 1: It’s a Wonderful (Copyright) Life. Copyright is the reason. 2: Copyright, Royalties and Christmas Music. 2: Copyright, Royalties and Christmas Music. 4: 5 Christmas Copyright Myths.

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5 Ways Copyright Has Shaped the Holidays

Plagiarism Today

However, as you enjoy your favorite seasonal traditions, it’s important to remember that, just like most things in our lives, copyright has had a role in shaping it. So, since it is the holiday season, let’s take a look at five ways copyright has helped shape our season’s traditions. 1: It’s a Wonderful (Copyright) Life.

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Why So Much of Christmas is Protected by Copyright

Plagiarism Today

As old as Christmas traditions often feel, it's surprises many so few are in the public domain. The post Why So Much of Christmas is Protected by Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, there's a simple reason for that.

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How ‘Public’ is the Public Domain? Winnie-the-Pooh Illustrates Copyright Limitations of Public Domain Works

IP Watchdog

You may have heard that on January 1, 2022, Winnie-the-Pooh and the other characters from the Hundred Acre Wood are now in the public domain. But did you know that not all of Christopher Robin’s friends are treated the same in the eyes of copyright law? The characters have multiple authors, including A.A.

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‘Meta Torrented over 81 TB of Data Through Anna’s Archive, Despite Few Seeders’

TorrentFreak

Last weekend, shadow library Anna’s Archive argued that, for AI companies, access to ‘pirated’ books may be a matter of national security. A class-action lawsuit filed by authors including Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman, and Christopher Golden is one such copyright infringement case. Copyright Concerns?

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