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Mickey Makes Public Domain Debut | WHY ARE CREATORS STILL AT RISK? (H&H 1-9-24)
In this episode, Richard Hoeg discusses the Michigan Wolverines and shares listener locations and personal stories. Richard also explores copyright issues, including Steamboat Willie and YouTube's Content ID system. The episode concludes with a discussion on public domain, settlement in copyright and trademark disputes, and audience interaction.
Key Points
- Content ID on YouTube is a system that allows copyright holders like Disney to automatically claim videos with their copyrighted material, but the system does not account for content entering the public domain, leading to wrongful claims as seen with Steamboat Willie.
- The public domain release of Steamboat Willie only includes the specific 1928 version of Mickey Mouse featured in the film, and does not extend to later versions or additions to the character that Disney has made over the years.
- Trademark laws can still protect characters and elements that have entered the public domain if they have acquired independent significance that identifies the source or sponsorship of goods, as seen in cases like Sherlock Holmes and Peter Rabbit.
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