Jens Ohlig on Nostr: So now, at least in the USA, anyone and everyone is free to use Steamboat Willie for ...
So now, at least in the USA, anyone and everyone is free to use Steamboat Willie for any purpose - and even modify it - without having to obtain a license beforehand. This includes the version of Mickey Mouse that appears in the film. The legal situation is different in Germany, however.
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