generic work
[/dʒəˈnɛrɪk wɜrk/]
nounpl: generic works
obra genérica
1. A creative work that belongs to a general category or genre without distinctive or original characteristics; work that follows standard conventions of its type
The film was criticized as a generic work that lacked originality and innovation.
O filme foi criticado como uma obra genérica que carecia de originalidade e inovação.
2. In copyright and intellectual property law, a work that is not sufficiently original or distinctive to receive protection
The court ruled that the composition was a generic work and therefore not eligible for copyright protection.
O tribunal decidiu que a composição era uma obra genérica e, portanto, não era elegível para proteção de direitos autorais.
3. A work that uses common tropes, themes, or formulaic structures typical of its genre
Many argue that superhero movies have become generic works following the same narrative formula.
Muitos argumentam que filmes de super-heróis se tornaram obras genéricas seguindo a mesma fórmula narrativa.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, the term 'generic work' is frequently used in creative industries, copyright law, and cultural criticism to denote works lacking originality. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions of intellectual property rights and cultural production. In the USA, it's commonly used in entertainment and publishing to describe formulaic content that follows industry standards without innovation.
NYC Slang
cookie-cutter work; paint-by-numbers creation
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