Digital Inheritance in relation to virtual worlds in computer games

KOUKAL, Pavel. Digital Inheritance in relation to virtual worlds in computer games. 2023.

Basic information

Original name

Digital Inheritance in relation to virtual worlds in computer games

Authors

KOUKAL, Pavel ORCID

Edition

2023

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Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Presentations at conferences

Field of Study

50501 Law

Country of publisher

Portugal

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

URL

Organization unit

Faculty of Law

Keywords in English

digital inheritance; gaming accounts; virtual objects; digital assets; transferability

Tags

International impact, Reviewed

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Abstract

In the original language

The inheritability of online gaming accounts is a relatively new issue in the field of succession law. The nature of online gaming accounts raises questions about the extent to which they can be inherited and whether such inheritance includes the right to continue active use of the account. In this paper, we examine the legal framework for the inheritability of online gaming accounts in Czech and Austrian law. We analyze case law on the issue of inheritability of digital assets, as well as contractual provisions and consumer protection considerations. Finally, we discuss the practical implications of the inheritability of online gaming accounts and potential conflicts that may arise between heirs and game providers.

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Links

MUNI/A/1172/2022, interní kód MU

Name: Fostering Internationally Oriented Scientific Results of PhD Students in Intellectual Property Law Investor: Masaryk University, Fostering Internationally Oriented Scientific Results of PhD Students in Intellectual Property Law