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derivative work

vr.tr.derivative-work · INF.MED

Let an agent explain derivative works and their legal status, help assess whether a work is derivative and what permissions are needed in general terms, describe replicas and reconstructions, and support creators.

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Research draft, second pass

A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.

written by Claude from model knowledge without web access - no source was read, every claim is a lead to verify

Researched by: Claude

Purpose and description

Let an agent explain derivative works and their legal status, help assess whether a work is derivative and what permissions are needed in general terms, describe replicas and reconstructions, and support creators.

A work based on or derived from one or more existing works, such as translations, adaptations, arrangements, sequels, remixes, replicas and reconstructions of buildings, aircraft or caves, and installations of existing works; derivative works are recognised in copyright law, which requires permission from the original rights holder in most cases while granting protection to the new creative contribution.

What it is for: Works based on existing works.

It can be explain derivative works in copyright; assess derivative status in general terms; describe replicas and reconstructions; support creators.

Distinguishing features

Dependent on original

New contribution

Copyright-regulated

Many forms

What it looks like

Not physical as a category; adaptations, translations, replicas and remixes.

How it is recognised

Based on an existing work

Adds new creative contribution

A copy without new contribution is a reproduction

Related models

is a kind of - category

work

is related to - permissions for derivatives

license

is related to - derivative images

photograph

is related to - replicas of monuments

inscription

In practice

Families and kinds

translations and adaptations

arrangements, remixes and sequels

replicas of artworks, aircraft and buildings

reconstructions and replicas of sites such as caves

installations and re-creations

Standards and regulation

Copyright law on derivative works and moral rights

Open licences permitting derivatives

Heritage rules on replicas and reconstructions

Failure modes and hazards

Infringement from unauthorised derivatives

Confusing derivative works with reproductions

Misleading replicas presented as originals

Also called

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Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Source repository Registry entry point

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Understand What a derivative work is.

Concepts.

Definition

Definition and examples.

Definition

Definition.

  1. What is a derivative work in copyright, and how do translations, adaptations, remixes and replicas qualify? definition
  2. How does a derivative work differ from a reproduction or an inspired but independent work? definition

Assess

Is this work derivative.

Assess

Assessment.

  1. Is this work likely a derivative work, and what permissions would be needed, in general terms? boundary
  2. Is the user seeking legal advice on a specific case? boundary
Create Making derivative works.

Practice.

Permission

Permissions and licences.

Permission

Permissions.

  1. How can permission be obtained, and which open licences allow derivatives with which conditions? provenance
  2. What are fair use and fair dealing, in general terms? provenance

Rights

Rights in the new work.

Rights

Rights.

  1. What rights does the creator of a derivative work hold, and how are moral rights of the original author respected? provenance
  2. Which entry fits copyright generally? action
Replicas Replicas and reconstructions.

Heritage.

Replica

Replicas of works and objects.

Replica

Replicas.

  1. How are replicas of artworks, aircraft and buildings made and labelled, and which are notable? provenance
  2. How is a replica distinguished from a forgery? definition

Reconstruction

Reconstructed sites.

Reconstruction

Reconstructions.

  1. How are replicas of caves and reconstructed structures used in heritage and tourism, and what debates surround them, with positions attributed? provenance
  2. Which entry fits a specific replica? action
Learn History and teaching.

Context.

History

History of derivative works.

History

History.

  1. How have adaptations and derivative works featured in cultural history, and how has the law evolved? provenance
  2. Which cases are landmarks? provenance

Teach

Teaching.

Teach

Teaching.

  1. How can derivative works be taught in copyright and media courses? action
  2. Which misconceptions arise? provenance

What the second pass must settle

  • Should replicas be a separate entry?
  • How should licence texts be linked?
  • How should case law be linked?
Draft as JSON