Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.

Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (1994) is a significant U.S. Supreme Court case concerning copyright and fair use. The case involved the rap group 2 Live Crew, who created a parody of Roy Orbison's song "Oh, Pretty Woman." Acuff-Rose Music, the copyright holder, sued for infringement. The Court ruled that 2 Live Crew's use was fair use because it transformed the original work into something new, conveying humor and social commentary. This case clarified that parody can qualify as fair use, balancing creative expression and copyright protection.