Legal regulation of digital three-dimensional works in copyright law Cover Image

Особливості правового регулювання цифрових об’ємно-просторових творів в авторському праві
Legal regulation of digital three-dimensional works in copyright law

Author(s): K. O. Semeniuk
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law
Published by: Національний юридичний університет імені Ярослава Мудрого
Keywords: copyright; three-dimensional model; plagiarism; unlawful borrowing; free use;

Summary/Abstract: The paper addresses to the problems of legal regulation of the digital three-dimensional model in copyright law. On the basis of judicial practice, theoretical materials and other sources the author’s definition of the term “three-dimensional model” and its main features are given. Direct attention to dualistic nature of three-dimensional model, which combines aesthetic and technical characteristics. These characteristics bring digital three-dimensional model closer to legal protection as computer programs and works of visual arts.Due to the research legal nature of digital three-dimensional model, the gaps in regulation of public relations in the field of borrowing and creation three-dimensional works in copyright law are described. Also the main violation, which connected with digital three-dimensional model are revealed.The paper contains analyses of Ukrainian legislation, which regulates issues of copyright on digital three-dimensional works. It also analyses legislation of The United States of America, The United Kingdom and the European Union in this field.The research results in conclusion of necessity to distinguish three-dimensional model into separated copyright object, which helps its comprehensive protection. Also this paper has practical and theoretical significance for future research.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 148
  • Page Range: 76-86
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Ukrainian