Criteria for the Identification and Ownership Classification of New Types of Audio-Visual Works

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jel.202414421

Author(s)

Haodong Li*, li Peng

Affiliation(s)

School of Law, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In the Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China, the concept of "film works and works created using methods similar to cinematography" has been replaced by "audiovisual works". Although the amendment enlarges the coverage scope of original works, it only changes the original conceptual expression of audio-visual works, and it still lacks a clear definition of audio-visual works and relevant supporting system. With the development of internet technology in the digital era, new types of audio-visual works, such as short videos, live videos of online games and live videos of sports events, need the protection of copyright laws. This article will analyze and induce the criteria for the identification and classification of new types of audio-visual works by comparing and studying the existing materials, in order to provide some suggestions on the identification and protection of new types of audio-visual works in judicial practice.

Keywords

new Types of Audio-Visual Works; identification; classification of ownership; protection scope of copyright, originality

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