Másolatváltozás

Másolatváltozás is a Hungarian term that translates to "copy change" or "modification of a copy." It generally refers to the process of altering an existing document, file, or object, where the original remains unaltered. This concept is fundamental in many areas, including digital information management, intellectual property, and artistic reproduction.

In computing, a másolatváltozás occurs when a user saves a modified version of a file under a new name or overwrites the original. This allows for iterative development or the creation of alternative versions of a document without losing the initial state. Similarly, when a user makes edits to a document and then chooses "Save As," they are essentially performing a másolatváltozás.

The concept also extends to physical objects. For instance, if an artist creates a painting and then makes a replica, the replica is a másolatváltozás of the original artwork. In legal contexts, particularly concerning copyright, the unauthorized creation of copies and their subsequent modification can raise issues of infringement. Understanding whether an alteration constitutes a "new work" or a derivative of an existing one is crucial in copyright law. The term emphasizes that the change happens to a duplicate, preserving the integrity of the source.