Aleksei L. Sachenko

The article deals with topical issues related to the legal regulation of intellectual property on the Internet, due to the development of digital technologies. The main problems relate to the legality of the use of user-generated content and liability for intellectual property violations. The authors emphasize the complexity of law enforcement in a global network environment where the boundaries of jurisdiction are blurred and the necessary legislative definitions are missing.

The article examines the historical aspects of the formation of the term "Intellectual property". The concept of "Intellectual property" is given as the right to the results of creative activity, such as inventions, works of art, literature, music, programs and brands. The authors identify common key features for all intellectual property objects.