The article presents the issue of protection of fictional characters in the copyright and related rights. A fictional character is created by the author in a creative form of literature, film, with unique characteristics and appearance. Accepted definition has allowed the creation of the scope of protection. It is protected as a component part of the song and as a standalone item. The way this protection depends on the nature of the form, its originality and existence in the minds of the customer. In the article in addition to the doctrinal considerations on the essence of protection, discusses the litigation in this area. The analysis was based on the case-law of the Polish, French and English.