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Economic news(2024/01/21)
Original Mickey Mouse anime copyright expires, making derivative works possible in the US
2024-01-21 20:48:00
In the United States, the copyright for Disney's animated film ``Steamboat Willie,'' released in 1928, expired at the end of last year. Starting from the 1st of this month, it will be possible to create derivative works using characters such as the original Mickey Mouse that appeared in this work under certain conditions, and American media is widely reporting that this is a turning point for characters worldwide. Masu.
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TSE publishes company list [Economic column]
2024-01-21 13:33:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange, which has been asking listed companies to take measures that are conscious of market evaluations, has taken a new step. This is a list of companies that have disclosed specific measures that will lead to higher stock prices. The stock market has been on an upward trend since the beginning of the year, with the Nikkei Stock Average hitting its highest level since the bubble period every day. Will this bode well for investors who have high expectations for Japanese companies? (Economy Department reporter Hiroaki Tsuboi)
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