Disney has been laying the legal groundwork for protecting the mouse for years now. Notice how all the new Disney movies have that little clip of the original m

Disney has been laying the legal groundwork for protecting the mouse for years now. Notice how all the new Disney movies have that little clip of the original mickey whistling. They are laying out a pattern so they can prove in court they are still using the imagery to distinguish their brand. Copyright expires but trademark is forever, as long as you are using it.