In terms of copyright law, the use of copyrighted material in a satire or parody exemplifies…

➤ When can using copyrighted material for satire be infringement?
Infringement occurs when a work copies more of the original than necessary, lacks transformative commentary, or causes measurable market harm. Courts look for substantial similarity to protected expression and whether the use replaces demand or licensing opportunities for the original, which increases the likelihood of an adverse ruling.