I guess somebody doesn’t understand the difference between a copyright and trademark. Mickey Mouse is trademarked property of Disney, Inc. and is not subject to copyright law changes. While movies and cartoons are copyrighted, the CAHRACTERS are mostly trademarked. Even if Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” goes public domain, Aurora herself, as depicted in the movie, cannot be used by anyone else to make a new production. The movie is copyrighted, but the character is trademarked.
Some early Mickey newspaper strips that had accidentally omitted the copyright notice were reprinted in comic book form without Disney’s approval in the 80s, I think; but a few that were still in copyright were accidentally included, so the lawyers stomped and smashed.
DangerBunny almost 2 years ago
Don’t mess with The Mouse.
Yontrop almost 2 years ago
Isn’t it a relief to know some things are eternal?
Zesty almost 2 years ago
“Robin Hood vs the Lobbyists” — a film title up there with “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” or “Snakes on a Plane”.
Thanks to Sen. Josh Hawley, this Disney copyright issue is in the news again in 2022. I suppose one can sort of imagine him teaming up with Pinocchio.
dadoctah almost 2 years ago
Strip needs updating. Winnie the Pooh would now be among the rescue party.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Mickey has MORE LAWYERS then DeathSantis…
santa72404 almost 2 years ago
Josh Hawley’s nose is outdistancing Pinocchio by a mile… or kilometer you pick.
KenseidenXL almost 2 years ago
I guess somebody doesn’t understand the difference between a copyright and trademark. Mickey Mouse is trademarked property of Disney, Inc. and is not subject to copyright law changes. While movies and cartoons are copyrighted, the CAHRACTERS are mostly trademarked. Even if Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” goes public domain, Aurora herself, as depicted in the movie, cannot be used by anyone else to make a new production. The movie is copyrighted, but the character is trademarked.
WaitingMan almost 2 years ago
One does not mess with Di$ney lawyers.
Panufo almost 2 years ago
I knew by the second panel exactly where this was headed.
Decepticomic almost 2 years ago
Disney sucks. I kinda like this team, tho.
Droptma Styx almost 2 years ago
Pinocchio as played by Chico Marx.
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
The League of Characters Not Yet Appropriated by Alan Moore
Lethea almost 2 years ago
The Ultra-cons are finally going after Disney. But only because Disney’s CEO opposed DeSantis’ “Don’t-Say-Gay” law.
Jefano Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Some early Mickey newspaper strips that had accidentally omitted the copyright notice were reprinted in comic book form without Disney’s approval in the 80s, I think; but a few that were still in copyright were accidentally included, so the lawyers stomped and smashed.
eberkun almost 2 years ago
Maybe Pinnocchio hasn’t been lieing, lately
jpozenel almost 2 years ago
I’m surprised that Hercules wasn’t censored as well.
banjoAhhh! almost 2 years ago
The Disneys will sue the pants off of anyone that even thinks about using their characters.
fritzoid Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Absent further extensions, Superman will enter public domain in 2033 and Batman in 2034. So Warner Communications has skin in this game too…
verticallychallenged Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Hercules grunting in Greek! Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!