Copyright Law and Its Parody Defense: Multiple Legal Perspectives By Amy Lai* A PDF version of this article may be downloaded here. Introduction: Three Copyright Disputes I. Copyright Law: The Problematic Parody/Satire Dichotomy A. Fair Use, Parody, and Satire B. Rethinking “Parodies” II. Natural Law Theories: The Copyright-Liberty Conflict A. Locke, Property, and Copyright B. Rawls, Basic Liberty, and Creativity III. Feminist Legal Theories: “Relational Author” and Transformative Works A. Relational Feminism and Authorship B. “Connection,” Other Feminists’ Support, and Implications IV. Law and Economics: Flawed Models and New Directions A. Intuitive Cost-Benefit Analysis vs Efficiency Principles B. Wealth Maximization and Its Flawed Assumptions C. Fair-Use Test and Its New Emphases V. Legal Realism: Copyright Law in Action A. Salinger’s Victory and Literary Experts’ Opinion B. Imagining Beastie Boys v. GoldieBlox Conclusion: Two Literary Concepts and One Logos Continue reading →
