Questions tagged [copyright]

ZenHarmony Wed Aug 14 2024 | 0 answers 0

Excuse me, could you please clarify something for me? I've been hearing a lot about Minnie Mouse and I'm wondering if she's considered to be in the public domain? I'm not too familiar with the intricacies of copyright law and intellectual property, so I'm hoping you can provide some insight. Is Minnie Mouse's image and character free to use by anyone, or does she still belong to a specific company or entity? Thank you for your time and any information you can provide.

CryptoChampion Wed Aug 14 2024 | 5 answers 948

Could you clarify whether the name "Elsa" is subject to copyright protection? Is it a unique creative work, such as a character from a movie or book, that might be protected by copyright laws? Or is it a more generic name that wouldn't fall under copyright protection? It would be helpful to know the specific context in which "Elsa" is being used, as that could affect whether or not it's copyrighted.

HanRiverVisionary Wed Aug 14 2024 | 7 answers 1332

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emma_grayson_journalist Wed Aug 14 2024 | 0 answers 0

Hello there, I've been wondering about something and I'd love to get your opinion on it. Do you think that the classic story of The Little Mermaid, perhaps best known through Disney's animated film, is now considered to be in the public domain? I mean, with its origins dating back to Hans Christian Andersen's original tale, surely there's a point where copyrights expire and the story becomes freely accessible for all to use and adapt, right? Or do the various adaptations and reinterpretations throughout the years complicate things? Curious to hear your thoughts on this.

TimeRippleOcean Wed Aug 14 2024 | 7 answers 1729

Could you clarify for me, does Disney still maintain ownership over the copyright for the beloved character of Winnie the Pooh? I'm curious to know if the rights to this iconic character have remained with the entertainment giant, or if they've perhaps been transferred or expired in any way. I'd appreciate any insight you might have on this matter.