Mouse Out: As Mickey's copyright expires in 2024, what will the brand do next?

From next year, Mickey Mouse the legendary rodent, will no longer be owned by Disney. With the chains of IP law beginning to unshackle, what does this mean for the future of the brand's beloved character?

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