derivative use
[/dɪˈrɪvətɪv juːs/]
nounpl: derivative uses
uso derivado
1. The use of something that is based on or derived from an original source, often involving secondary application or adaptation
The software company was sued for derivative use of the original code without permission.
A empresa de software foi processada pelo uso derivado do código original sem permissão.
2. In law, the use of a work, invention, or intellectual property that is fundamentally based on a prior creation
The author claimed that the screenplay represented derivative use of her novel.
A autora alegou que o roteiro representava um uso derivado de seu romance.
3. In linguistics and language studies, the application of word formation rules to create new words from existing ones
The word 'happiness' is a derivative use of the root 'happy' with the suffix '-ness'.
A palavra 'felicidade' é um uso derivado da raiz 'feliz' com o sufixo '-dade'.
The term 'derivative use' is particularly important in American and Brazilian copyright and intellectual property law. In both countries, understanding whether a use is derivative or transformative is crucial for determining fair use and copyright infringement. The concept is widely discussed in tech companies, publishing houses, and legal circles in both nations.
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