"It's just the second part of copyright's life cycle." What's entering the public domain in 2026? 2026 will be another exciting year for the public domain with works from 1930 losing their copyright.

It's January, and for people in the US, that means the same thing it's meant every January since 2019: a new batch of previously copyrighted works have entered the public domain. People can ...

When a work goes into the public domain, it can legally be shared and repurposed without permission or fees. This can result in unexpected, if not humorous, adaptations of beloved material.

On January 1, 2024, an early version of the entertainment company’s mascot, featured in Walt Disney’s 1928 short film, “Steamboat Willie,” entered the public domain for the first time.

The original Mickey Mouse is set to enter the public domain nearly a hundred years after it premiered. The 95-year copyright lifespan of "Steamboat Willie" Mickey expires in 2024.