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Disney backs down from 'Steamboat Willie' YouTube copyright claim

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

The company tacitly acknowledges that 'Steamboat Willie' is in the public domain.

Disney backs down from 'Steamboat Willie' YouTube copyright claim

• Disney retracts copyright claim on a YouTuber's "Steamboat Willie" video, allowing it to be monetizable and shareable worldwide.

• The claim had previously demonetized the video and restricted its visibility and embedding options.

• This move by Disney may signal its recognition of "Steamboat Willie" being in the public domain.

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