Popeye the Sailor copyright free under EU laws
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- moamoa0
yippih, great news.
- Nairn0
I don't think it mentions in that article (least, I didn't see it) but the lapse only applies to the original image. The name 'Popeye' is still under control in this context.
That aside, expect to see this fucker pop up everywhere henceforth (I know that I myself tried to think of uses when I saw this mentioned on Slashdot the other day).
- I just saw it on slashdot today and thought, somehow design-related:)uan
- kult0
I despise Popeye.
- epete220
1.5 billion in annual sales.... holy shit.
- MrOneHundred0
I think all of Buddy Holly’s music goes into the public domain this year.
- b_electro0
At last, I can print my "Sweet pEa" rave flyer without fear of legal recourse.
- SoulFly0
I believe there are ways that the company's can somehow renew the copyright protection, at least that's what Disney did a few years ago when it took measures ahead of time for Mickey or some other characters.
- I think they made Mickey a trademark which is a whole other set of laws.MrOneHundred
- Llyod0
finally! now we can see some hot popeye/olive oil porn
- thatblokemike0
— The burger-loving J. Wellington Wimpy character gave his name to the Wimpy restaurant chain
interesting.. i never knew that
