The Public Domain Benefits Everyone - But Sometimes Copyright Holders Won't Let Go
Trademark protection has no fixed expiration date, unlike copyright. It works on a 'use it or lose it' model.
Former copyright holders of public domain works can use trademark law to maintain control over their intellectual property.
It's January, which means another batch of copyrighted work is now public domain
The beginning of January marks the entry of new works into the public domain, allowing free use for individuals and creators.
All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025
Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.
Superheroes May Never Escape Copyright. Blame Sherlock.
The Sherlock Holmes stories are now in the public domain, leading to a surge in new adaptations and projects.
What's Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More
Public Domain Day introduces notable characters like Tintin into the public domain in the US, but copyright restrictions still apply in the EU.
Watch the spinach: Popeye sails his way into public domain
Popeye has entered the public domain, allowing free use in adaptations across various media.
The Public Domain Benefits Everyone - But Sometimes Copyright Holders Won't Let Go
Trademark protection has no fixed expiration date, unlike copyright. It works on a 'use it or lose it' model.
Former copyright holders of public domain works can use trademark law to maintain control over their intellectual property.
It's January, which means another batch of copyrighted work is now public domain
The beginning of January marks the entry of new works into the public domain, allowing free use for individuals and creators.
All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025
Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.
Superheroes May Never Escape Copyright. Blame Sherlock.
The Sherlock Holmes stories are now in the public domain, leading to a surge in new adaptations and projects.
What's Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More
Public Domain Day introduces notable characters like Tintin into the public domain in the US, but copyright restrictions still apply in the EU.
Watch the spinach: Popeye sails his way into public domain
Popeye has entered the public domain, allowing free use in adaptations across various media.
Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year
Popeye and Tintin enter public domain in 2025, opening the door for new adaptations and creative expression from classic works.
Popeye, Tintin and More Will Enter the Public Domain in the New Year | KQED
The rise of horror adaptations of public domain characters reflects a trend of exploring incongruous genres, but lasting impact relies on deeper storytelling.
Can You Teach an Old Sport New Tricks? The Great Gatsby on Broadway
Public domain entry offers creative freedom without financial burdens.
Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year
Popeye and Tintin enter public domain in 2025, opening the door for new adaptations and creative expression from classic works.
Popeye, Tintin and More Will Enter the Public Domain in the New Year | KQED
The rise of horror adaptations of public domain characters reflects a trend of exploring incongruous genres, but lasting impact relies on deeper storytelling.
Can You Teach an Old Sport New Tricks? The Great Gatsby on Broadway
Public domain entry offers creative freedom without financial burdens.
A New Nonprofit Saves Lost Films, One Frame at a Time
Preserving films from public domain is crucial to ensure historical cinematic works are not lost forever.
Harvard Is Releasing a Massive Free AI Training Dataset Funded by OpenAI and Microsoft
Harvard's dataset offers nearly one million public-domain books to foster AI innovation and support the broader technological community.
The Men Who Swear They're Making Thousands Self-Publishing Classic Literature
Adopting an abundance mindset can lead to greater entrepreneurial success, particularly through leveraging public domain literature for profit.
With an incredible looking puppet and the actor behind Freddy Krueger joining the cast, I might have to check out that R-rated Poohniverse Pinocchio film after all
The R-rated Poohniverse Pinocchio looks promising, featuring a well-crafted animatronic puppet and intriguing horror themes.
The Mouse Trap review parasitic IP horror gives birth to slasher Mickey Mouse
The article critiques the film 'The Mouse Trap' as a poorly executed slasher that fails to effectively utilize its Disney-inspired premise.
United States of America v. Google LLC.: The Witnesses | HackerNoon
The legal scrutiny against Google reflects growing concerns over competitive practices in the tech industry.
State of US Journalism Is "Worst I've Ever Seen It," Says Sarah Kendzior
The public domain is under threat of being purchased and destroyed by powerful entities.
Sarah Kendzior and Kelly Hayes discuss the decline of journalism in the U.S. and ways to resist the erosion of shared history and values.
Don't give AI free access to work denied to humans, argues a legal scholar
Fair use doctrine is the AI industry's defense in lawsuits over copyright infringement.
Copyright protection supporters argue for equal enforcement of copyright laws on AI as on humans.