Fanfikce, fanarty, cosplaye - Díla fanoušků a autorské právo – Macáková Michaela (2024)

Fans around the world create works inspired by their favorite movies, series, and books – and although these are usually unique results of a fan's creative activity, it cannot be overlooked that they are to some extent derivative works that may infringe on the intellectual property of the original author. So how does copyright law evaluate fan works? And does a fan face penalties for their creative activity? If so, is such legal regulation fair? The publication offers a comprehensive view of the issue of fan works from the perspective of copyright law, both Czech and, broadly, European and American. The first part explains the concept of fan works, presents their various types, and assesses whether they can be considered original works under copyright law and international treaties. The second part addresses whether a fan infringes on the copyright of the original author in their creation and what circumstances need to be considered in the assessment. The third part discusses fan works from the perspective of de lege ferenda. The book is intended for lawyers and experts in the field, as well as law students, authors, and all fans from the public who wish to understand…