Betty Boop Enters the Public Domain, but Only as a Dog - AOL
3 days ago · As a result, Fleischer Studios likely can't say it still owns Betty Boop completely, but it can plausibly claim the version with dog ears is the only one now in the public domain, and …
Fact Check 2026: Is Betty Boop in the Public Domain?
While the copyright in the “Dizzy Dishes” cartoon may fall into the public domain in 2026, this does not affect Fleischer Studios’ copyright in the fully developed BETTY BOOP character Fleischer …
Happy Public Domain Day to All Who Celebrate! You Can Now …
4 days ago · Happy Public Domain Day to All Who Celebrate! You Can Now Use Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and ‘The Maltese Falcon’ for Free On January 1, 2026, copyrights will expire for …
Fleischer Studios Criticized for Claiming Betty Boop is Not ...
1 day ago · Fleischer Studios Criticized for Claiming Betty Boop is Not Public Domain (duke.edu) 11 Posted by EditorDavid on Sunday January 04, 2026 @05:36PM from the boop-boop-be …
The Upcoming War Over Betty Boop - Plagiarism Today
Dec 9, 2025 · Regardless of any claims Fleischer Studios may have to ownership, the iconic (human) version of the character will enter the public domain in just two years. Any lawsuit …
Which characters enter the public domain in 2026? - KTLA
9 hours ago · The character was designed and owned by Fleischer Studios, and the shorts were released by Paramount Pictures. She was based at least in part on singer Helen Kane, known …
Something Big Just Changed for Betty Boop - Yahoo
1 day ago · Happy public domain day to Betty Boop! Here she is in her first appearance, the Max Fleischer cartoon DIZZY DISHES (1930).