fair use doctrine

[/fɛr juːs ˈdɒktrɪn/]
nounpl: fair use doctrines
doutrina do uso justo
1. A legal principle that permits limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder, typically for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or parody.
The fair use doctrine allowed the documentary filmmaker to include brief clips from the original film without obtaining permission.
A doutrina do uso justo permitiu que o cineasta do documentário incluísse breves trechos do filme original sem obter permissão.
2. A legal defense against copyright infringement claims that balances the rights of copyright owners with the public's interest in accessing and using creative works.
The court ruled in favor of the defendant based on the fair use doctrine, considering the transformative nature of the work.
O tribunal decidiu a favor do réu com base na doutrina do uso justo, considerando a natureza transformadora da obra.
The fair use doctrine is a cornerstone of American copyright law, reflecting the balance between protecting creators' rights and preserving freedom of expression. In Brazil, the equivalent concept is found in Lei 9.610/1998 (copyright law), though the terminology and application differ slightly from U.S. law. The doctrine is particularly important in academic, journalistic, and artistic communities in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fair dealingpermitted uselawful usejustified copying
Antonyms / Antônimos
copyright infringementunauthorized useillegal copying

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doutrina do uso justo
Standard translation used in Brazilian legal contexts
São Paulo
doutrina do uso justo
Commonly used in law schools and courts
Portugal
doutrina da utilização leal
Portuguese preference; alternative term used in European context
USA
fair use doctrine
Legal term established in Section 107 of the Copyright Act

Related Words

copyrightintellectual propertytransformative useparodypublic domain

Related Idioms & Phrases

covered under fair use
protected by the fair use doctrine
fair use exception
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