Event Brief
Jan 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET
Thousands of Copyrighted Works Enter Public Domain in 2026
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Iconic characters like Betty Boop and Pluto the Dog will be public domain in 2026.
WHO: CBS News
WHAT: Copyrighted works becoming public domain
WHEN: Jan 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To allow free use of iconic characters and works
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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