How Winnie-the-Pooh highlights flaws in U.S. copyright law — and what that could mean for Canada
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A.A. Milne’s beloved 1926 short-story collection Winnie-the-Pooh entered the public domain on Jan. 1. But with Disney still owning trademarks associated with the character, there are limits to how creators and companies can use it.
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What does it mean now that Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain? - Quora
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Change to copyright laws means you'll have to wait to use this literary giant's work for free
How Winnie-the-Pooh highlights flaws in U.S. copyright law — and what that could mean for Canada
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Winnie-the-Pooh is among the works entering the public domain
What does it mean now that Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain? - Quora
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Tucson theater brings 'Winnie-the-Pooh' to life on stage
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