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Mickey Mouse enters the public domain

Each new year, copyright protections expire on a number of well-known books, films, and musical compositions. This year, Mickey Mouse has entered a public domain – which means Disney won’t be the only one who can use his image. CBS News’ Jo Ling Kent reports.
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