Literary and Artistic Rights in Second life Virtual World

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Intellectual Property Law Department, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

2 M.A Graduate, Intellectual Property Law Department, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

Abstract

Second life is an important virtual world that due to its unique features like the ability to create diverse literary and artistic works has created a variety of legal issues. Given the existing terms of service of this website with its residents, its agreement and open source licenses may seem to be similar. However, the differences cause distinguishing them. Since the creation of works in second life is done using its facilities, it is very important to determine the owner of such works. In addition, the way these works are protected by users and the application of conditions of copyright protection to them should be examined. The results of this article show that only the user should be considered as the author and owner of original literary and artistic works created in second life. As one of the drawbacks of this website, one may say that the survival of literary and artistic works of second-life users is dependent on the will of owners on which parties have agreed on. Hence, it prevents the former from taking action against latter.

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Volume 17, Issue 1
Spring &Summer
April 2020
Pages 83-100

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