Disney May Lose Exclusive Rights To Mickey Mouse — Guardian Life — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
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Entertainment giant Disney may lose its exclusive rights to iconic cartoon character Mickey Mouse in 2024. US Copyright law states that intellectual property on an artist’s work expires 95 years after its first publication. As such, the 95-year-long copyright held on Mickey Mouse by Disney will expire in 2024, giving anyone the opportunity to use […]
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