Právní otázky tvorby a užití autorských děl literárních

This thesis examines the legal protection of copyrighted works, focusing on the creation and use of literary works. The aim of this thesis is to identify challenges in this area, assess the current legal framework in the Czech Republic, and describe the present situation in practice, to propose future amendments to Czech law. In the first part of the thesis, using a normative-descriptive method and an analysis of legislation, case law, and other documents, the legal framework of copyright law in the Czech Republic is presented. Then, the copyright law within the intellectual property system, sources of the legal framework, and selected concepts relevant to the topic, including online environment and AI, are examined. Special attention is given to the methods of use and tools for protecting literary works in case of copyright infringement. The second part of the thesis offers a comparison of the Czech and American copyright systems, which provides a basis for the formulation of recommendations. In addition to the author’s personal experience, the practical dimension of the thesis is provided by qualitative research consisting of interviews with a publisher and authors of literary works. The conclusion of the thesis presents de lege ferenda proposals regarding future legislative developments, as well as measures that could further enhance the protection of copyrighted works and facilitate the adaptation of the law to the challenges of the digital age. The thesis confirms that current copyright legislation is insufficient in certain aspects.