Iconic cartoon and pop-culture figure, Popeye the Sailor Man, is set to fall into public domain this week in Europe. European copyrights recognize a creator's work for 70 years after his death, while American copyrights recognize it for 25 more; Popeye will not be in the American public domain until 2024.
Creator, Elzie Segar introduced Popeye to the world in 1929. Since then, the character has appeared in cartoons, comic books, and on merchandising throughout the world. Sales of Popeye merchandise generates an estimated $2+ billion annually.
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