Thousands of creative works enter public domain – CBS News
The start of 2025 means thousands of iconic characters and creative works have entered the public domain, including the classic cartoon strongman Popeye. Here’s why these characters are now available for anyone to copy, share and re-imagine for their own personal or public use.
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