There have been several iconic Disney cartoon characters introduced over the years, and these 10 are the best of the best ...

Thousands of works from 1930 are now in the public domain for anyone's use, including original, recognizable figures such as ...

Fans of the 1930s character Betty Boop can rejoice as a precursor of the iconic cartoon is now in the public domain, as of ...

A major copyright shift just made Betty Boop’s earliest version free to use — but merch sellers should read the fine print.

It’s a big year,” said Jennifer Jenkins, law professor and director of Duke’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain.

For one Schuylkill County family, nothing could better represent their start to 2026 than the beloved cartoon character of ...

Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.

Nine new Mickey Mouse cartoons also are becoming public domain, two years after Steamboat Willie made the first version of ...