"Rogers Test"

The Rogers Test is a legal standard used in copyright law to determine if a work's use of another copyrighted material qualifies as fair use. It’s often applied in cases involving entertainment or parody, where the focus is on whether the licensed material’s use is relevant and necessary to the new work’s purpose. Essentially, it assesses whether the new work is transformative—adding new meaning or context—and whether its use of the copyrighted material is justified without permission. This helps protect creative expression while balancing the rights of original creators.