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.
• Edition: 2023.

Other information

• Original 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
• WWW: URL
• Organization unit: Faculty of Law
• Keywords in English: digital inheritance; gaming accounts; virtual objects; digital assets; transferability
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

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.

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