Legal Framework for Emoji Regulation in Virtual Space: Classification and Characteristics
Keywords:
Virtual Space, Emoji, Digital Law, Civil Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Law, Digital Assets, Legal RegulationAbstract
This research examines the civil-legal regulation of emoji in contemporary virtual environments. The study analyzes the emergence and evolution of virtual space, with particular focus on emoji as a distinct digital object requiring legal consideration. Through analysis of current scientific literature and legal frameworks, the research investigates the legal characteristics of emoji, their status as intellectual property, and their position within virtual space regulation. The study examines both domestic and international legal norms governing intangible digital assets, while evaluating emoji's classification as products of intellectual activity. The findings indicate a pressing need for specialized legal mechanisms for emoji regulation within civil and intellectual property law frameworks. The research concludes that developing comprehensive cyber law and digital law approaches to emoji regulation represents a crucial challenge for modern legal scholars and practitioners.
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