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New Copyright Law: Parody is Legal if Judge Thinks it’s Funny

Author: Intellepedia
January 9, 2015
Copyrights, Media and Entertainment Law

The UK Copyright Law now permits parodies and similar works under fair dealing, but judges decide if the work qualifies based on its humorous effect. This post analyses the legal framework and the continuing protection against defamation.

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