The concept of intellectual property
The presented article reveals the concept and essence of intellectual property. The importance of studying the general concept of intellectual property protection against the backdrop of the development of the digital economy and innovation is determined. The main objects that can be classified as objects of intellectual property are listed here, including in accordance with the norms of international law. To understand the legal nature of intellectual property, this article provides the basic concepts, the understanding of which is necessary to achieve this goal. The author refers to the concept of the object of property rights, intellectual rights and property in general. Against this background, it is noted that the objects of property rights are things, movable and immovable property, and land. Property always follows things, while objects of intellectual property are represented by intellectual rights and means of individualization. In this regard, the author of the paper came to the conclusion that the change of the owner of the result of intellectual activity does not lead to a change in the IP subject. This article presented here also highlights the legal nature of intellectual property and key features in the field of practical implementation of rights to these objects.