user: Tell me some problems with copyright law, include how disney has kept copyright over work that should have expired and how it is outdated with the rise of the internet.

assistant: There are several problems with copyright law, including issues with the length of copyright terms, legal loopholes in copyright law, the potential for copyright to stifle creativity and innovation, the difficulty of enforcing copyright in the age of the internet, and the implications of artificial intelligence on copytight. Some specific problems with copyright law include:

**Lengthy copyright terms:** Copyright law grants creators exclusive rights to their works for a certain period of time, which is intended to encourage innovation and creativity. However, some argue that copyright terms have become too long, preventing works from entering the public domain and limiting their availability to the public. 

**Corporate Lobbying:** Copyright owners have used lobbying to extend copyright terms and establish legal loopholes that allow them to extend the length of copyright protection for their works. For example, Disney and other copyright holders lobbied Congress to pass the Sonny Bono Act (1998), which extended the copyright term for works owned by corporations. The Sonny Bono Act was widely criticized by some as a "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," as it was seen as being primarily designed to benefit Disney and other media corporations with valuable intellectual property. Critics argued that the Act effectively prevented many works from entering the public domain and limited the ability of artists and creators to build on existing works.

**Stifling creativity and innovation:** Copyright law is intended to protect creators and encourage innovation, but some argue that it can also stifle creativity and innovation. For example, some argue that overly restrictive copyright laws can make it difficult for artists and creators to build on existing works or create new works that draw inspiration from existing works.

**Lack of flexibility:** Copyright law can be inflexible, making it difficult for creators and users to navigate. For example, some argue that the "fair use" doctrine, which allows for limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research, is often difficult to interpret and apply in practice.

**Difficulty of enforcement:** With the rise of the internet and digital media, it has become increasingly difficult to enforce copyright laws. It is easy for people to share and distribute copyrighted material without permission, and it can be challenging for copyright owners to identify and pursue infringers.

Overall, copyright law is a complex and evolving area of law that presents numerous challenges and trade-offs. While it is intended to protect and encourage creativity, it must also balance the interests of creators, users, and the public as a whole.

user: You did not provide me with any information on how Disney has kept copyright over work that should have expired, and how it is outdated with the rise of the internet.

assistant: Sorry, I'll do it right away:

Disney has been able to keep copyright over their work that should have expired due to the Copyright Term Extension Act of 1998, which extended copyright protection for 95 years from first publication or 120 years after its creation, whichever ends sooner. This extension came into being after Disney successfully lobbied Congress and has been dubbed "The Mickey Mouse Protection Act" after numerous campaigns to protect one of the world's most recognizable characters. This act has allowed Disney to continue to profit off of their iconic characters and franchises long past the typical expiration date for copyrights.

However, this protection is not indefinite, and as of January 1, 2019, every book, film, and song published in 1923 entered the public domain when the terms of the revised Copyright Act expired for the first time in 40 years. Additionally, as of 2023, Disney has run out of time to attempt to extend copyright protections once more. Therefore, Disney's ability to keep copyright over their work is outdated with the rise of the internet and the ease of accessing and sharing information.

The Walt Disney Company has become a conglomerate empire by acquiring Marvel superheroes and the Star Wars franchise, and it’s always been strict about copyright infringement. Any unauthorized use of Disney’s intellectual property or violation of exclusive authorship rights can count as copyright infringement. Intellectual property refers to various items that can be either trademarked or copyrighted, depending on their nature. Disney is very diligent about protecting its intellectual property, and they have a team of lawyers who are always on the lookout for infringement. If Disney finds someone using their intellectual property without permission, they will usually send a cease and desist letter demanding that the infringing material be removed.

Disney is very strict when it comes to copyright infringement, and they will send a cease and desist letter if they believe someone is infringing on their copyrights. If the infringing material is not removed, Disney may sue for copyright infringement. The company that owns a vast amount of the most popular characters ever created knows how copyright works and how to copyright its intellectual property. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a law that protects copyrighted digital content.

In order to protect your own copyrighted material from infringement, you should register it with the U.S. Copyright Office and include a copyright notice on your work. It’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest changes in copyright law so that you don’t inadvertently infringe on someone’s intellectual property rights.

Disney copyrights typically last for 70 years after the death of the author, but there are some exceptions that may extend the length of time the copyright lasts. As technology changes, the law must adapt to new situations, as seen with the rise of the internet and the new set of challenges it has created when it comes to copyright infringement. Businesses and consumers will need to stay up-to-date on the latest copyright law changes to ensure they’re not inadvertently infringing on someone’s intellectual property rights.