The copyright on Mickey Mouse expires today, meaning The Walt Disney Company no longer has the exclusive rights to the character. Does this mean you can put Mickey in your own cartoon? Not exactly.

Two of the most sought-after characters in film and television are set to enter the public domain on Jan. 1, which will allow creators to use the original versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse to create ...

The earliest versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse now belong to the American people. The characters as they appear in the animated short films "Steamboat Willie" and "Plane Crazy" entered the U.S.

There are few figures in popular culture that carry as much raw emotional power as Mickey Mouse. As a character, Mickey Mouse has engendered love and laughter from countless viewers for more than 90 ...

There’s a hidden surprise in Vera Bradley’s sale section, and it’s sure to make Disney fans very happy. A few of the bestselling Mickey Mouse kaleidoscope prints are on sale featuring printed belt ...