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Disney backs down from 'Steamboat Willie' YouTube copyright claim (mashable.com)

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[–] ElBarto@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Well yeah, because if someone can claim a copyright on their public domain work, then disney might be in a bit of trouble, considering they built their movie business on using public domain stories.

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[–] CJOtheReal@ani.social 2 points 9 months ago

Uh, they didn't have a case...

Tbh probably was automatic.

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