Unlicensed Mickey Mouse NFTs: The Legal Ramifications

The limitations of using Steamboat Willie’s version of Mickey in NFTs

The crypto industry has recently witnessed a surge in the popularity of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) featuring Mickey Mouse’s iconic 1928 depiction from the short film “Steamboat Willie.” However, it is important to note that there are limitations to what people can do with this version of Mickey Mouse. Simply put, using the 1928 depiction of Mickey does not grant individuals the right to create merchandise or products affiliated with Disney.