Different Types of Complex Intellectual Property Objects: Court Practice Issues

Currently, a large number of creative works are produced with the use of computer technologies. These can be complex works consisting of several heterogeneous objects that are combined into one complex object. Since the law does not provide for a concept of a complex intellectual property object but new complex objects appear, the author examines new works created with computer technologies, as well as NFTs, and provides an analysis of Russian judicial practice aiming to possibly classify such results as complex objects. The paper analyzes the types of complex intellectual property objects that are not named in Art. 1240 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation but refer to multimedia products, audiovisual works. In addition, cases developed in judicial practice regarding the varieties of multimedia products, audiovisual works are considered. Examples of foreign regulation of the issues discussed in the article are also given.

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