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NFT as Subjects of Unfair Competition in Digital Economy
EDN: RGOQWK
Abstract
The digitalization process has given rise to new objects within the digital economy that often fall outside the scope of existing legislation and require legal protection and clarification of their legal status.
This paper explores a novel type of product — NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) — as potential subjects of unfair competition. In Russia, despite their growing prevalence in commercial transactions, there is a lack of judicial practice regarding disputes over the unauthorized sale of NFT as cases of unfair competition. To better understand the impact of this emerging product on the market, it is beneficial to examine international practices, for example in the United States.
Ultimately, it becomes clear that there is a pressing need to investigate digital objects, NFT, and their effects on the commodity market, as these items have become significant contributors to the advancement of the digital economy in today's world.
About the Author
Anna S. Zavialova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Leninskie Gory, 1, bldg 13, Moscow, 119991.
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Zavialova A.S. NFT as Subjects of Unfair Competition in Digital Economy. Russian competition law and economy. 2025;(4):48-53. (In Russ.) EDN: RGOQWK
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