On Tangible and Intangible Objects of Civil Circulation

Abstract

Depending on the form (external expression) of existence, all objects of civil circulation are classified on tangible objects that exist regardless of human consciousness in a form capable of sensory perception) and intangible (objects that exist only at the level of ideal representations in a form that is not capable of sensory perception), with the separation within the group of tangible objects of materialized and non-materialized, including digital. Intangible objects of circulation are defined only as subjective property rights, existing not just within the legal regime prescribed for them, but by force of the legislator’s recognition of certain capabilities of individuals by subjective law of a certain type (as proprietary, exclusive, digital law) or establishing certain capabilities and duties of persons as subjective rights and obligations by the will of subjects (obligations, corporate rights and duties). This classification is important with regard to the issue of the civil circulation functioning.