# What is parody law and how does it protect creative expression?

Natalie Fletcher · August 4, 2026

> Parody law falls under the fair use doctrine in the United States, allowing limited use of copyrighted material without the need for permission if...

Parody law falls under the fair use doctrine in the United States, allowing limited use of copyrighted material without the need for permission if certain conditions are met

The fair use analysis generally involves four factors: purpose and character of the use, nature of the copyrighted work, amount and substantiality of the original work, and effect of the use on the market for the original work

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A significant Supreme Court case, Campbell v.

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