Lawfulness of Parody Used for Election Purposes.

The article explores the legality of using parody in Brazil, specifically in the context of elections and advertising. It discusses a legal case where the court ruled that altering a song for political campaign purposes did not constitute parody and required authorization from the copyright holder. The article emphasizes the importance of protecting parody as a form of freedom of expression and highlights the need for creativity and respect for the original work in order for a parody to be considered lawful. It also mentions other cases and legal precedents related to parody in advertising and concludes by discussing the ethical considerations of using parodies in political campaigns. [Extracted from the article]