Copyright For Mickey Mouse 2024. But in january 2024, the copyright on steamboat willie officially expired, and mickey mouse is now officially in the public domain. Mickey mouse, one of the most iconic cartoon characters of all time and walt disney's most endearing creation, is now in the public domain:

After nearly a century, mickey mouse has slipped off disney’s copyright leash. Starting this year, anyone who wishes can use the drawing of steamboat willie to copy it, share it, adapt it or make additions to it.