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derivative work n: a piece of intellectual property that substantially derives from an underlying work◇ Use of a derivative work that is derived from an underlying copyrighted work is infringement if the permission of the copyright owner is not obtained.
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
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noun
consequential work, corollary work, ensuing work, resulting work, secondary work, subsequent work
Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
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In copyright, a new creative work based upon an existing work. To be separately protected under copyright law, a derivative must include sufficient original creative work. Examples of derivative works include a translation of a book, a toy based on a cartoon character, or a movie script based on a novel.Category: Patent, Copyright & Trademark → Copyright Law
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009.
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n. In copyright, a work that is based on another, in whole or part, in the same or another medium, such as a sequel to a novel or a live musical based on a movie. A derivative work cannot be published without the permission of the creator of the original, or the permission of any successor to the creator's rights.
Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
