Steamboat Willie, which features the original version of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, was first released in 1928 and as of January 1 is now in the public domain.

Mickey Mouse becomes slasher film star as Steamboat Willie copyright expires 

Ed Sheeran walks into Manhattan federal court, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in New York. The heirs of Ed Townsend, Marvin Gaye's co-writer of the 1973 soul classic, sued Sheeran, alleging the English pop star's hit 2014 tune has “striking similarities” to “Let's Get It On” and “overt common elements” that violate their copyright. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)

The singer was asked about a video of him segueing between two songs onstage as he faces allegations in court that he copied Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get it On.'

'I'd have to be an idiot to do that': Ed Sheeran rejects song copying claim

Marks and Spencer said it would be happy to talk about it with The Craft Beer Co. over a pint as it promised to investigate the matter.

M&S pulls T-shirt after being accused of 'ripping off' London craft beer pub 

Ed Sheeran singing at the recent Platinum Jubilee event in London.

Ed Sheeran and his co-writers had been accused of ripping off the hook of his hit Shape of You from another artist.

Ed Sheeran awarded nearly £1m in legal costs after copyright win

Sheeran has called for an end to baseless claims of plagiarism in the music industry.
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"This really does have to end," the singer said, after a judge ruled in his favour in a copyright battle over his 2017 hit Shape of You.

Sheeran calls for end to 'baseless' copyright claims

The star and his co-writers had denied ripping off 2015 song Oh Why by Sami Chokri.

Ed Sheeran wins copyright battle over hit Shape of You

Ed Sheeran at court to defend a copyright claim against Shape of You. 
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Two songwriters claim that the star ripped off parts of their song in his 2017 hit Shape of You - the most streamed song in the history of Spotify.

Ed Sheeran in court over Shape of You copyright claim

The 1971 rock anthem has been subject to claims of copyright infringement for several years.

Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven to get another courtroom airing

Nineteen countries, including the UK, voted in favour of the tougher laws 'fit for the digital age'.

EU member states approve controversial copyright reforms

MEPs have voted in favour of new rules to make tech giants more liable for copyrighted material posted on their platforms.

What do the EU copyright reforms mean for you?

Media and publishers say the changes would help them get paid for their work.

European Parliament backs changes to copyright rules - what it means for you

The comic book issued a 'cease and desist' letter to the MP, citing copyright infringement of character Walter the Softy's image.

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