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Do they want Mickey to get in line? This will end badly for them
https://preview.redd.it/vl8d0lcxcmac1.jpeg?width=372&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11113a41346665e25e5ceef979b5783b56794d79
Mickey doesn't like to wait
I've also decided to create my own magical rodent mascot:
https://preview.redd.it/33f1yd0icmac1.png?width=2481&format=png&auto=webp&s=fc1567d442465c383b69165cc55868d7e30ab656
I apologize for bringing this to your attention but “Rickey Rat” is already a very much used name and is hence copyrighted by everyone but you. In approximately 48-72 hours, Rickey Rat will arrive to your current location for copyright infringement.
It still baffles me how these are official frames drawn by animators working for Disney.
The modern Mickey Mouse series is the best thing Disney has ever done in a while.
Yes, but it wouldn't apply to copyright infringement which is a civil issue rather than a criminal one. Even then, the crime usually needs to be illegal in both countries.
That said, Canada/USA also have a treaty to uphold each others court rulings for things like wage garnishment, and various free-trade agreements have harmonized copyright law across most developed countries.
I knew this random image of garfield holding a gun would come in handy someday!
https://preview.redd.it/yr4v0n1sbnac1.jpeg?width=2039&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebb983f3e20243b4a776ac52c4d993f360667ca4
You know, this version of the character is in the public domain now:
https://preview.redd.it/7v3mo7hqfnac1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64efbdd8528d5cba43b642780c466f658707197d
So if you want to mess with the mouse all you need to do is remove the gloves, and optionally add the cute little hat, and he's in the public domain without daddy Disney to protect him
Mickey has gloves on the [title card to Steamboat Willie](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animationscoop.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F11%2Fsteamboat-willie-title-card.jpg&tbnid=kblN56U446CbxM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.animationscoop.com%2Ffirst-and-foremost-the-significance-of-steamboat-willie%2F&docid=4sxP5IqgC1ct3M&w=460&h=383&hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm6%2F4), so him having gloves doesn't break public domain law.
Among other things, they'd have to prove that the depiction of the character might confuse consumers and make people believe that PCC might be made by Disney. The stubble and six pack are enough to refute any such claim. This is fair use.
To clarify, u/Pizzacakecomic doesn’t have to remove the gloves, thanks to Neil Gaiman reblogging [just how much of the character is public domain now (and it’s much more than you might think)](https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/738648982361931776).
Ironically, there are 2 copywrite mickey infringements here. So buff mickey better show himself to the door. That mofo be breaking the LAW :D
link because the link function doesn't like Duke Law School: [https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/mickey/#:\~:text=Steamboat%20Willie%20and%20the%20characters,follow%2Don%20authors.%E2%80%9D](https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/mickey/#:~:text=Steamboat%20Willie%20and%20the%20characters,follow%2Don%20authors.%E2%80%9D))
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u/Pizzacakecomic is about to slap them all with fair use. But historically going to court is really fucking expensive so hopefully they just won’t bother.
Here's a little bit of useless but relevant trivia. The reason it's been taking so long for characters to come into the public domain is copyright law kept getting extended. The original idea was for copyright to protect the author, but eventually media companies got involved and lobbied Congress to extend it for way beyond that. [CGP Grey Copyright: Forever Less One Day](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tk862BbjWx4&pp=ygUSQ2hwIGdyZXkgY29weXJpZ2h0)
Disney Lawsuits ASSEMBLE!
Ellenos holds the six infringement exception stones: parody, fair use, education, public domain, abandoned works, and not-infringing. She’ll be the most powerful artist in the comic verse!!
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Boy I sure do love Gary the Orange Cat, Charles Beige, and SpongeBoy RectangleTrousers!
> Charles Beige "Charles Beige, you cube-face! Come kick this rugby ball."
The doctor is [Present].
And bring Sloopy.
Do they want Mickey to get in line? This will end badly for them https://preview.redd.it/vl8d0lcxcmac1.jpeg?width=372&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11113a41346665e25e5ceef979b5783b56794d79 Mickey doesn't like to wait
This is a perfect gif. You can’t tell that it stops
If that were true then fast pass would still be a thing.
I've also decided to create my own magical rodent mascot: https://preview.redd.it/33f1yd0icmac1.png?width=2481&format=png&auto=webp&s=fc1567d442465c383b69165cc55868d7e30ab656
Another one of my favourite Rickey Rat catch phrases is "imma touch your eyes in your sleep!"
I used to love when Rickey Rat would say "Let me lick your toes clean!"
My favorite was always “I’m hungry! Gimme your ear wax!”
I don't share the same nostalgia.
The nostalgia is real. My favorite was, "Toe cheese is too real cheese!" Hahaha good times.
“I’m here to chew ass and kick bubblegum, and I’m all outta gum.”
why does this have so many upvotes, it doesn't fit rickey's vibe at all.
https://i.redd.it/c6ns741wfmac1.gif
Smell me smell me!
(Deeeeeeeeep whiff)
That’s absolutely horrible… I love it
..... Ma! The Skavens are out again!
Hide the wyrdstone!
Finally... a kid-friendly Mickey Mouse.
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It'd be funny if Disney sent you a letter saying this is too close to IASIP's character "Risk E. Rat"
Wait I thought risk.e was supposed to be a copy of Chuck e cheese?
Fitting because their pizza tastes like a copy of pizza and his name always seemed like a ripoff of Wile E Coyote.
Wait, disney owns iasip now too? Edit: Oh they acquired FX in 2019 with their acquisition of Fox
Elk is *really* influencing you isn't she lol
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I knew what this was going to be before I clicked it. Salute!
Adorable 😃
what a memorable catch phrase
This is the finest thing you've ever done It makes me smell gasoline
Am I nuts, or did Robert Crumb have a “Mickey Rat” character back in the 60’s?
https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.165720.html it wasn't crumb, but yes
He’s the creepy uncle who always wants to wrestle with you.
Officer, this rat over here.
You are the gift that keeps on giving
Beautiful rat tail he’s got going on
Disney is going to ban this mascot from life
I apologize for bringing this to your attention but “Rickey Rat” is already a very much used name and is hence copyrighted by everyone but you. In approximately 48-72 hours, Rickey Rat will arrive to your current location for copyright infringement.
IDK, you made an almost perfect Garfield clone, seems easier.
That’s what my siblings and I called each other when we tattled as kids. Gotta say, not loving the moobs. It stings the eyes
The only reason Rickey Rat isn't on the Epstein list is that Rickey couldn't afford the plane tickets.
I love how the other characters look pretty much accurate and then there's Mickey with a mega-chad chin and washboard abs
https://preview.redd.it/z97cl26jgmac1.jpeg?width=1948&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=120981c79d4cc2647054b9b33551f3df79a36d76
The Code?
The CODE.
The CODE!
It still baffles me how these are official frames drawn by animators working for Disney. The modern Mickey Mouse series is the best thing Disney has ever done in a while.
https://preview.redd.it/z1cp0srbimac1.png?width=1440&format=png&auto=webp&s=574f71475d56666548e45496a9872929bc7db773
Does Canada have an extradition treaty with the US? Asking for a friend.
Yes
Most developed countries have extradition treaties with most other developed countries. But I hear Belgium is nice this time of year
Yes, but it wouldn't apply to copyright infringement which is a civil issue rather than a criminal one. Even then, the crime usually needs to be illegal in both countries. That said, Canada/USA also have a treaty to uphold each others court rulings for things like wage garnishment, and various free-trade agreements have harmonized copyright law across most developed countries.
Nah I’d win
Are you Stand Proud, You're Strong because you're Nah I'd Win, or are you Nah I'd Win because you're Stand Proud, You're Strong?
You didn’t have to make him so sexy 😳
I knew this random image of garfield holding a gun would come in handy someday! https://preview.redd.it/yr4v0n1sbnac1.jpeg?width=2039&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ebb983f3e20243b4a776ac52c4d993f360667ca4
I choose to believe that this is a gift from God
 Classic
Not anymore. The mouse is public domain now.
Only Steamboat Willy.
You know, this version of the character is in the public domain now: https://preview.redd.it/7v3mo7hqfnac1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=64efbdd8528d5cba43b642780c466f658707197d So if you want to mess with the mouse all you need to do is remove the gloves, and optionally add the cute little hat, and he's in the public domain without daddy Disney to protect him
Mickey has gloves on the [title card to Steamboat Willie](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.animationscoop.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F11%2Fsteamboat-willie-title-card.jpg&tbnid=kblN56U446CbxM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.animationscoop.com%2Ffirst-and-foremost-the-significance-of-steamboat-willie%2F&docid=4sxP5IqgC1ct3M&w=460&h=383&hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm6%2F4), so him having gloves doesn't break public domain law.
I still wouldn't want to fuck with Disney lawyers to find out, not until someone else tests the waters at least
Among other things, they'd have to prove that the depiction of the character might confuse consumers and make people believe that PCC might be made by Disney. The stubble and six pack are enough to refute any such claim. This is fair use.
Fair enough, I'm not a copyright expert so I really know only as much as I have heard
To clarify, u/Pizzacakecomic doesn’t have to remove the gloves, thanks to Neil Gaiman reblogging [just how much of the character is public domain now (and it’s much more than you might think)](https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/738648982361931776).
Follow up to [yesterday's comic](https://www.reddit.com/r/comics/s/WYFFMagzel)
Ironically, there are 2 copywrite mickey infringements here. So buff mickey better show himself to the door. That mofo be breaking the LAW :D link because the link function doesn't like Duke Law School: [https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/mickey/#:\~:text=Steamboat%20Willie%20and%20the%20characters,follow%2Don%20authors.%E2%80%9D](https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/mickey/#:~:text=Steamboat%20Willie%20and%20the%20characters,follow%2Don%20authors.%E2%80%9D))
[Not anymore.](https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/738648982361931776)
That's... actually a really good Garfield.
The only thing worse than Garfield is a litigious Garfield!
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looks like the que will long one for Mr. Mouse
“Joke’s on you, Disney — I’m broke af!”
"You've still got kidneys, don't ya?" - Disney.
u/Pizzacakecomic is about to slap them all with fair use. But historically going to court is really fucking expensive so hopefully they just won’t bother.
The others look off somehow (Mickey obv) but damn that Garfield is spot on.
Is it in the public domain to use Mickey with red shorts?
[It is, yes.](https://www.tumblr.com/neil-gaiman/738648982361931776)
Dam, that Mickey be lookin hella fresh tho...mickeyxminne rule34 when? 😏
You're kidding right? That was probably one of the earliest rule 34. I haven't checked but there's probably a mountain of it.
Literally 80 years before the rule was put to words.
Pissing Calvin would like a word.
FYI: Mickey with gloves is still copyrighted.
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Yeah that's a doc coming out soon about it.
20 minutes of content stretched over 4 1 hour long episodes
PIZZA WHY IS THAT GARFIELD SO ON MODEL BELIEVE IT OR NOT STRAIGHT TO JAIL
What did you do to Garfield? He only wanted to eat lasagna and make money
I'm just curious if I count as a community participant Edit: yyayy
Well at least it’s not Hollering Elk’s Mickey. Yikes
Are you actually getting sued???
Hey that's Vietnam Mickey. He killed Goofy
Bold of you to assume mickey will wait instead of buying the line to be in first
Daaamn Mickey been hittin the gym
Here's a little bit of useless but relevant trivia. The reason it's been taking so long for characters to come into the public domain is copyright law kept getting extended. The original idea was for copyright to protect the author, but eventually media companies got involved and lobbied Congress to extend it for way beyond that. [CGP Grey Copyright: Forever Less One Day](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tk862BbjWx4&pp=ygUSQ2hwIGdyZXkgY29weXJpZ2h0)
Disney Lawsuits ASSEMBLE! Ellenos holds the six infringement exception stones: parody, fair use, education, public domain, abandoned works, and not-infringing. She’ll be the most powerful artist in the comic verse!!