Spread of the Audiovisual Works in the Social Network and its Legal Consequences

Authors

  • Sergi Jorbenadze
  • George Meskhi

Keywords:

Audiovisual Works, Social Network, Media, Group, Spread, Copyright, Copyright Law.

Abstract

This article discusses the typical cases of spreading audiovisual works and their legal consequences. The frameworks of spreading audiovisual works are an interesting topic in a contemporary reality. The issue concerning the certain cases of spreading the audiovisual works in the social network (uploading, sharing a link, expressing position with sharing) is mostly interesting. In this regard, the article discusses the legal backgrounds concerning the freedom and restriction of spreading the audiovisual works in the social network.

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

Jorbenadze, S., & Meskhi, G. (2018). Spread of the Audiovisual Works in the Social Network and its Legal Consequences. Journal of Law, (2). Retrieved from https://jlaw.tsu.ge/index.php/JLaw/article/view/2582

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