Which company retains intellectual-property rights in modern versions of Mickey Mouse?

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Disney

While the original 1928 version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain in 2024, Disney still holds the copyright for all more modern iterations of the character. This means the version of Mickey with white gloves and pupils remains protected intellectual property. Interestingly, Disney's lobbying efforts were so significant in shaping these laws that the Copyright Term Extension Act is often nicknamed the 'Mickey Mouse Protection Act.'

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