transformative use
[trænzˈfɔrmətɪv juːs]
nounpl: transformative uses
uso transformador
1. A legal doctrine in copyright law where copyrighted material is used in a manner that adds new expression, meaning, or message, fundamentally altering the original work's purpose or character
The court ruled that the artist's collage constituted a transformative use of the original photograph, creating new artistic meaning.
O tribunal decidiu que a colagem do artista constituía um uso transformador da fotografia original, criando novo significado artístico.
2. In intellectual property contexts, a use that goes beyond mere reproduction to create something substantially different in function, intent, or audience
Parody is often considered transformative use because it comments on or critiques the original work.
A paródia é frequentemente considerada um uso transformador porque comenta ou critica a obra original.
This term is crucial in contemporary copyright law, especially in the USA where the Supreme Court's 1994 landmark decision established 'transformative use' as a central factor in fair use analysis. The concept has become increasingly important with digital culture, remix culture, and AI-generated content. In Brazil and Portugal, the term is primarily used in academic and legal circles, reflecting international copyright standards.
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