What is a derivative work?

A derivative work is a creation that is based on a preexisting work. Under copyright law in Florida, derivative works are protected from being copied without permission from the copyright holder. A derivative work can be a translation, musical arrangement, or adaptation of the original work. For example, if a movie is based off of a book, the movie would be considered a derivative work. The copyright holder of the original work would have exclusive rights to any derivative works created from the original work. If someone were to copy the derivative work without permission from the copyright holder, they would be infringing on the copyright law. This is why it is important to obtain permission from the copyright holder if you want to use a derivative work in any way, shape, or form.

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