On Real Right Attributes of Network Virtual Property and Related Basic Rules
Zhonghe Wang · Journal of The National Procurators College · 2004
Network virtual property refers to a new type of digitalized property which exists in the network space, isolated from the real world, and can be measured by the present measurement units. Despite the fact that network virtual property possesses particular attributes that differentiate itself with traditional properties, it is nevertheless a kind of property, and therefore should be regulated by the law of property. With respect to the allotment of the right, the network virtual property ought to be possessed, used, profited and disposed of by specified owners. The author notes that there is so far no specific provisions regulating this newly emerged property. It is therefore suggested that this kind of property be included in the future Chinese Law of Property so as to establish and improve the property and its protection. It is further proposed that network virtual property be classified as a subject of real right, that is to say, it possesses the same attributes as other properties. And meanwhile, some necessary rules regulating the network virtual property should also be set up.