Every year, copyright expires on intellectual property, releasing more into the public domain where anyone can use it. As ...

For a character who retired in 1939, Betty Boop has managed to not only stay in the public eye, but thrive in it. Betty's unmistakable look can be seen on coffee mugs and T-shirts, she's active on ...

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