Law Professor B.J. Priester (FanGirl Blog) joins us to share the ins and outs of public domain and trademarks, especially as it applies to beloved characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse. It has been 95 years since the introduction of Disney’s iconic mice and Tigger, which means anyone can use these characters without Disney’s consent. However, it’s a bit more complicated, and so much more interesting, than that, so BJ helps to break it all down, as only a lawyer can!

This weekend was the runDisney Disneyland Half Marathon at Disneyland! The FIRST one in SEVEN years! Sarah ran the Disneyland 10k and has stories, thoughts and pictures to share. We recorded this episode on Richard’s birthday, so please wish our illustrious co-host a happy one!

Watch the video version above, or listen to the podcast version here:

Bibliography:

Mickey Mouse specifically (including copyright and trademark) – https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/mickey/
Public Domain Day 2024 post – https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2024/
History of Disney and Public Domain – https://www.cartoonbrew.com/law/the-public-domain-is-working-again-no-thanks-to-disney-169658.html

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos and fun Shorts

Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics – Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986
The Max EFX Podcast – Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes
Neverland Clubhouse – Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures
Talking Apes – focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows
Totally Tell Me Everything – Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.
Star Warsologies – A podcast about Science and Star Wars