In February, I wrote about Mickey Mouse entering the public domain in 2024. That means that anyone (even you) can use Mickey Mouse as a character as long as he looks like he did in 1924.
Each country has different laws regarding when copyrights run out. The below dates are for the U.S. Check in your country because it could be sooner or later. Just be careful to speak with a trademark and copyright expert before you do.
And Mickey is not the only character making that journey. Here is a list:
Mickey Mouse 2024
Pluto 2025
Minnie Mouse 2028
Donald Duck 2029
Superman 2033
The Hobbit 2033
Daffy Duck 2033
James Bond 2034
Batman 2034
Captain Marvel 2034
Bugs Bunny 2035
The Flash 2035
Captain America 2036
Aquaman 2036
Wonder Woman 2036
