Doesn’t work that way. There is a HUGE difference between a trademark and a copyright. Mickey Mouse is protected by trademark law, while “Steamboat Willie” is protected by copyright. Ending the copyright on “Steamboat Willie” will NOT make it possible for someone else to make an original movie, or even a remake using Mickey Mouse, because Disney has trademarks for their characters. Same applies to nearly all such entities, including Bugs Bunny, Underdog, Woody Woodpecker, and the like.
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ATGMer about 2 years ago
I feel…a ripple within the Force…
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 2 years ago
Is the evil guy supposed to be Bill Gates?
jvo about 2 years ago
You’ve got to love the “Originalists”, the Constitution as written, is the be all and end all, except when it isn’t.
KenseidenXL about 2 years ago
Doesn’t work that way. There is a HUGE difference between a trademark and a copyright. Mickey Mouse is protected by trademark law, while “Steamboat Willie” is protected by copyright. Ending the copyright on “Steamboat Willie” will NOT make it possible for someone else to make an original movie, or even a remake using Mickey Mouse, because Disney has trademarks for their characters. Same applies to nearly all such entities, including Bugs Bunny, Underdog, Woody Woodpecker, and the like.
Decepticomic about 2 years ago
Screw copyright law, screw the inferior court, and screw capitalism (cuz it sucks).
pumaman about 2 years ago
Scalia is dead :^)
mwksix about 2 years ago
But his trademark isn’t!
Another Take about 2 years ago
And there we were, all believing things would be better with Scalia off the court. The jokes on us.
willie_mctell about 2 years ago
Oswald Rabbit in panel 8?
jpozenel about 2 years ago
Who knew that Superman would look like that in drag? He does have lovely shoulders.