Anyone else dont get this about porn companies and parodys

[eeyoresfan]

what i don't get is how these porn parody makers don't get sued to oblivion for using trademarked characters like batman.

 

[Automate]

Parody is fair use.
http://www.publaw.com/article/parody-fair-use-or-copyright-infringement/

Conclusion

The importance of the Acuff-Rose case, even though segments of the case were remanded for further findings was that the Supreme Court reached the unequivocal conclusion that a parody falls within the scope of the fair-use defense.

 

[funkipman]

Parody is fair use.
http://www.publaw.com/article/parody-fair-use-or-copyright-infringement/

I like how that site, noted at the bottom of the page, in bold lettering, not legal advice contact whomever for legal advice. Decide for yourselves whether this is advertising or genuine.

 

[squallumz]

id be more interested in why does the sex always suck? seriously, they are worthless for the sex scenes.

 

[Petra]

Yup, the Fair Use Act. However, I'm sure with SOPA and PIPA one of the 22 agents trained to carry out the domain nuking duties will conveniently overlook Fair Use.

 

[Patrick_S]

Doesn´t a movie have to be funny to qualify as a parody? The porn parodies i have seen have all been among the "unfunniest" things i have ever seen.

 

[Frame313]

Doesn´t a movie have to be funny to qualify as a parody? The porn parodies i have seen have all been among the "unfunniest" things i have ever seen.

If they had to be funny, then all of those "Scary Movie" / "Epic Movie" etc mainstream films would be sued into oblivion.

I find it funny how the porn parodies sometimes refer to themselves as the "Official" parody, as if there is some governing body making sure that there is just approved parody material out there.

 

[Roald]

Doesn´t a movie have to be funny to qualify as a parody? The porn parodies i have seen have all been among the "unfunniest" things i have ever seen.

I agree, don't like them much myself

 

[LukeEl]

Well since Bruce Wayne has all that money I really don't see him suing any porn company anytime soon.