public domain
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Petrie-Morris announced that Fairground’s first products would riff on beloved public domain characters—Robin Hood, etc.—and then hopefully earn access to established IP through studio partnerships.
From Slate ● Aug. 16, 2026
Sinai.ai says it only offers books that are either in the public domain or ones where the author, their estate, or the publisher signed off first.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
A spokesperson said they couldn't comment on specific information, but said: "We are aware of the allegations circulating in the public domain and encourage anyone with relevant information to get in touch."
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Earlier this year, the preliminary design of Betty Boop featured in “Dizzy Dishes” entered public domain.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
"We're a public domain organization. There's no such thing as secret or secure information here."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
