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ORLANDO, Fla. - Law firm Morgan & Morgan has dropped its lawsuit against Disney that sought a ruling on whether it could use images of "Steamboat Willie" in one of its ads.

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The firm filed a notice Wednesday asking a federal court to dismiss the suit without prejudice, court records show.

"Steamboat Willie," which debuted in 1928, marked the official debut of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The animated short entered the public domain last year, but Disney still holds the trademark rights.

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Morgan & Morgan initially filed the lawsuit in September to get a decision on using "Steamboat Willie" in one of its ads and avoid possibly being sued by Disney for trademark infringement. The firm said Disney refused to provide any clarity wh

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