Mickey Mouse as a Legal Asset: Copyright, Trademark and a Comprehensive Legal Protection Strategy

Intellectual Property attorney Juana Cajiao Reina wrote an article for The Legal Industry Reviews: Colombia detailing the concept of public domain in Colombia. She explains when a work enters the public domain, as well as the difference between copyright and trademark protections. She highlights the example of Steamboat Willie, the first appearance of Mickey Mouse, commenting that Disney's legal strategy to use trademark registrations offers the company greater control over its characters.

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