The copyright for scenario works in Russia: practical issues

Abstract

This article is devoted to litigation in the field of intellectual rights on scenario works in Russia, as well as to the legislative basis of intellectual property objects. The most important features of the scenario work as an object of copyright are considered. The concept of the scenario work is defined, examples of judicial practice in Russia related to the protection of scenario works are given. The spectrum of civil-law ways of protecting these rights is analyzed in case of their violation or contestation by third parties. The issue of the presence or absence of discretionary powers of courts in determining the amount of compensation for protecting the violated exclusive right to a scenario work is under consideration.