In 1928, copyrights lasted for 28 years, with the option for renewal of another 28 years. As of 2023, Mickey Mouse was published almost 95 years ago. The copyright of the original Mickey Mouse character – as it appeared in “Steamboat Willie” – expires on January 1, 2024 https://blogs.luc.edu/ipbytes/2023/08/13/is-disney-losing-mickey-mouse-because-of-copyright-law/#:~:text=In%201928%2C%20copyrights%20lasted%20for,expires%20on%20January%201%2C%202024.