Publication details
Parody of Audio-Visual Works
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Article in Periodical (without peer review) |
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| Description | This case note discusses a significant decision by the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic in the case of ČEZ v. Greenpeace Česká Republika, which dealt with the limits of parody within copyright law. The dispute arose from Greenpeace's modification of an advertising video by ČEZ, a major energy company, to highlight environmental concerns. ČEZ claimed that this modification infringed their copyright. The courts analyzed Sec. 38g of the Copyright Act, focusing on whether a work modified for parody could claim exception from copyright infringement. This case clarifies the legal landscape for parody under Czech copyright law and highlights the balance between copyright protections and freedom of expression. The decision emphasizes that achieving a humorous effect or mocking intent is not necessary for a work to be considered a parody. Instead, it focuses on the creator's artistic intent and the modified work's ability to convey a contrasting message to the original. |