How 'Public' is the Public Domain? Winnie-the-Pooh Illustrates Copyright Limitations of Public Domain Works
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You may have heard that on January 1, 2022, Winnie-the-Pooh and the other characters from the Hundred Acre Wood are now in the public domain. But did you know that not all of Christopher Robin’s friends are treated the same in the eyes of copyright law?
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Hiltzik: The downside of copyrights - Los Angeles Times
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Welcome to the Public Domain, Winnie-the-Pooh
The first Winnie-The-Pooh book is entering the public domain in the USA in 2022 (works from 1926 enter this date), but would Disney still own the rights to the characters until 2026?
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How 'Public' is the Public Domain? Winnie-the-Pooh Illustrates Copyright Limitations of Public Domain Works