Secondary Derivative Works Copyright Column Contribution

As the creation of new works based on originals becomes commonplace in the content industry, copyright issues related to ‘derivative works’ are receiving increasing attention. Law firm Veat TIP (Technology Intellectual Property) team has contributed a column on derivative work creation rights to the startup media platform Platum in line with this trend.

This column details the legal requirements that must be met for actions to be recognized as creative acts rather than simple ‘imitation’, the criteria for distinguishing between reference and infringement when plagiarism allegations arise, and copyright protection strategies that should be considered in the actual creation process, all from a practical perspective.

In particular, with the current proliferation of diverse forms of derivative creative activities, such as generative AI, remixes, parodies, and fan content, this column specifically explains when such content may be eligible for legal protection and under what circumstances it may be considered infringement. You can find more details at [this link].

The TIP team is led by attorney Oh Seung-jong (former Chairman of the Korean Copyright Committee), who has extensive experience in the copyright field, and provides support for various copyright practices surrounding content production and distribution. In particular, the team has provided numerous consultations on copyright contract structure design, infringement determination, and rights assignment review for companies such as game developers, education platforms, and content production companies.

If you need assistance with legal interpretation related to derivative works, utilizing generative AI-based content, or legal issues in the process of creating parodies or fan content, please feel free to contact Law firm Veat TIP team.

Thank you.

Law firm Veat