Virtual Property Rights
/ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈprɑːpərti raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal entitlements to control, use, and transfer digital or intangible assets in virtual environments.
Virtual property rights govern the ownership and trade of items within online games and metaverses.
Forms
- virtual property rights
- virtual property right
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Commentary
Virtual property rights often require adapting traditional property law principles to emerging digital contexts and virtual worlds.
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