Artificial Intelligence And Intellectual Property Rights: A Comparative Analysis
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 22
- 2 min read
Neethu L Sekhar, Assistant Professor, CSI Institute of Legal Studies, Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram
INTRODUCTION
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India play a crucial role in protecting creativity and innovation. With a growing economy and advancements in technology, understanding these rights is more important than ever. This article explores the various aspects of IPR in India, including its legal framework, challenges, and future directions, while emphasizing the need for awareness and education. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in various domains, including healthcare, finance, and creative industries. With its ability to generate content, design innovations, and automate decision-making processes, AI is now intersecting with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in unprecedented ways. The traditional legal frameworks governing patents, copyrights, and trademarks were designed with human inventors and creators in mind. However, as AI-generated works become more prevalent, questions regarding authorship, ownership, and liability have surfaced. Can an AI be considered an inventor? Should AI generated content receive the same legal protections as human-created work? These are some of the pressing concerns that legal scholars and policymakers face today. This paper delves into the evolving landscape of AI and IPR in India, examining the challenges posed by AI-driven innovations and the opportunities for reform within the legal system. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and its impact on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is becoming increasingly significant. AI-driven innovations present new challenges and opportunities in the Indian legal framework, requiring a reassessment of traditional IP laws to accommodate emerging technologies. With AI generated content, automated patent examination, and predictive analytics, the integration of AI into IPR processes is transforming how intellectual property is created, protected, and enforced in India.
WHAT IS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS?
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or organizations based on intellectual property rights or intellectual creations. These rights allow creators and creators to control and exploit their creations or creations. Intellectual property rights are generally divided into several categories:
