Does that mean it will be a free-for-all for Disney's most iconic character? What does it mean to be in the public domain? Creative work not covered by copyrights or considered the intellectual ...

These are just a small handful of the most important items on the list. Click here to view photo gallery Source: These Classic Characters Are Now in the Public Domain ...

On Monday, January 1, the initial black-and-white version of Mickey Mouse, recognizable from the short film "Steamboat Willie," transitioned into the public domain. Consequently, Disney no longer ...