网络游戏直播的著作权法规制研究

A Study on the Copyright Law Regulation of Online Game Live Streaming

摘要: 随着网络游戏内容的丰富和流媒体技术的迅速发展，产生了网络游戏直播及相关产业链条，网络利益空间中的著作权法律纠纷也不断涌现。对于网络游戏直播行为的侵权认定，需要界定相关作品属性与权利归属。网络游戏直播画面可能构成网络游戏画面的演绎作品，同时无法通过合理使用抗辩规避著作权人的排他性权利控制，在进行直播行为前，应当获得著作权人的许可。

Abstract: With the enrichment of online game content and the rapid development of streaming media technology, online game live streaming and its related industrial chains have emerged, and copyright legal disputes in the online interest space have continued to arise. For the identification of infringement in online game live streaming activities, it is necessary to define the nature of relevant works and the ownership of rights. The live streaming footage of online games may constitute a derivative work of the online game images. Meanwhile, the exclusive right control of copyright owners cannot be evaded through the fair use defense. Prior to conducting live streaming activities, the permission of the copyright owner shall be obtained.