First Winnie. Then Mickey. Could Superman be next?
Copyright laws have long protected beloved characters. Just how much leeway is there when the public domain comes into play?
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Show Notes
Mickey Mouse in a slasher film? A horror flick with Winnie the Pooh? This is what happens when iconic characters previously protected by copyright laws enter the public domain. The countdown is on for famed comic book stars Batman and Superman, too. But just because copyright protections have their limits doesn’t mean creators can do whatever they please. There’s still nuance to the process. Drexel University Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Faculty Research, and Director of the Kline School of Law Intellectual Property Law program Amy Landers looks at the difference between copyrights and trademarks, and projects how expiring copyright protections could reshape the content industry. Hosted by Matt Leon.
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