MODERN PROBLEMS OF AN AUDIOVISUAL WORK AS AN OBJECT OF COPYRIGHT

Abstract

The author explores the features of the legal regime and protection of cinema and animation as types of audiovisual works. The issues of cinematographic and animation works as complex objects of copyright are considered. In particular, aspects of establishing the legal status of authors of cinema and animation, individual objects of copyright, which are an integral part of an audiovisual work, are being studied. The issues of the legal regime of the character and plot-forming objects as independent parts of cinematographic and animated works in Russian and foreign legislation are considered in detail. The problems of control and observance of copyright for audiovisual works in the field of trade are investigated.