Even though only one very specific version of the character is free to use, it still represents a positive step for creative expression.

Disney is losing the copyright on Steamboat Willie, the original version of Mickey Mouse that appeared in a 1928 cartoon short, when it expires on New Year's Day.

Was Mickey Mouse Originally Named 'Mortimer'? Legend holds that Walt Disney changed the character's name at his wife’s request.

The Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is already up for grabs, and now everyone wants a piece of that mouse.

Mickey and friends will be back with more fun in "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+." The official synopsis is: "Incorporating memorable components like the Mousekedoer, Mouseketools and Toodles, "Mickey ...

On Feb. 10, 2023, Mouse Trap News published "breaking news" that Mickey Mouse would be replaced as the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company because its copyright is expiring next year ...

The earliest version of Mickey Mouse is now public as “Steamboat Willie” loses copyright protections. Disney fought to extend those laws for decades.

Mickey Mouse in particular quickly became one of the most iconic characters of the Disney brand. Today, he is featured in virtually every aspect of Disney’s branding.

Mickey, a homegrown food-packaging company, is famous for facing down Disney in Paraguay’s Supreme Court. As the family business turns 90, why is it still so popular?

Mickey Mouse has endured as a lovable cartoon character and pop culture icon for nearly a century. The legacy of the Walt Disney creation is explored in the documentary 'Mickey: The Story Of A ...

On the first day that Disney's 1928 short Steamboat Willie entered the public domain, a trailer has dropped for a horror film featuring Mickey Mouse.