At this point, Mickey Mouse and the Disney brand are practically inseparable. Since the company’s founding in the 1920s, the recognizable cartoon character has been associated with the multinational media conglomerate. That indicates that the recognizable character is now in the public domain and can be used by anyone. Any animator, director, or member of the creative team is free to use Mickey Mouse’s likeness without Disney objecting. “You can create your own Mickey Mouse stories or stories with this character by using the Mickey Mouse character as it was originally intended.

Source: The Guardian July 03, 2022 13:53 UTC