However, specific adaptations and versions of the Cinderella story might be copyrighted. For example:
* Disney's 1950 animated film "Cinderella" is copyrighted and owned by Disney.
* The Brothers Grimm's version of the story is in the public domain, as the copyright has expired.
It's important to distinguish between the general idea of a story and specific creative works based on that idea. The name "Cinderella" is a general concept, while individual adaptations are specific works with their own copyright status.