Derivaaditeoseid

Derivaaditeoseid, often translated as "derivative works" in English, refers to a legal concept within copyright law. It describes a new work that is based on or derived from one or more pre-existing works. This relationship can take many forms, such as a translation, adaptation, arrangement, dramatization, fictionalization, motion picture version, sound recording, reproduction, or any other transformation or adaptation of a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work.

The creation and distribution of derivative works are subject to copyright law. Typically, the copyright holder of the original work has the exclusive right to authorize or prohibit the creation of derivative works based on their creation. This means that without permission, someone cannot legally create and distribute a new work that significantly borrows from or transforms an existing copyrighted work.

Examples of derivative works include film adaptations of books, sequels to novels, musical arrangements of existing songs, and translations of foreign language texts. The concept is crucial for understanding intellectual property rights and how creative content can be built upon and transformed while respecting the original creators' rights. The legal framework surrounding derivative works aims to balance the rights of original authors with the potential for new creative expression and innovation.