Mickey Mouse is Back in the Public Domain: The Expired Magic of Disney

Episode 220 January 30, 2024 00:09:15
Mickey Mouse is Back in the Public Domain: The Expired Magic of Disney
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Mickey Mouse is Back in the Public Domain: The Expired Magic of Disney

Jan 30 2024 | 00:09:15

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Show Notes

Join us in this IP in the News segment of the Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship as we dissect the fascinating implications of Disney's iconic character, Mickey Mouse, stepping into the realm of the public domain after a 95-year copyright reign. As the original Steamboat Willie sets sail into a new era, the hosts explore the potential highs and lows of this momentous event. From the specter of horror movie adaptations to concerns about creative dilution, the episode navigates the fine line between artistic freedom and the protection of intellectual property. Join the discussion as the hosts share insights from legal perspectives, artistic fears, and the broader societal impact of characters like Mickey Mouse shedding their copyright shackles. Get ready for a thought-provoking journey through the enchanting yet complex world where copyright law meets creative expression.

 

Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of The Passage to Profit Show along with iHeart Media Maven Kenya Gipson have this discussion with Adam Carroll from The Shred Method, Eha Urbsalu from Viking Beauty Secrets and Katie Santoro from River City Virtual Assistants.

 

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