The U.S.Supreme Court has ruled that an unauthorized parody of a popular song may be a fair use rather than a copyright infringement despite the recording artist's intention to make a profit from the parody.The case:

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The landmark case that established the fair use defense for parodies is Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. In this case, rapper 2 Live Crew created a parody of the Roy Orbison song "Oh, Pretty Woman" without seeking permission from the copyright holder. The Supreme Court held that 2 Live Crew's use of the original song was fair use because it transformed the song into a humorous commentary on the original and did not compete with the market for the original song. This ruling has been cited in numerous subsequent cases involving parodies and has helped establish a strong legal defense for creators who make transformative works.

The USSupreme Court Has Ruled That an Unauthorized Parody of a a Popular