Interface between AI and IPR: A Critical Appraisal

Abstract

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has sparked a paradigm shift in innovation, creativity, and legal protection. As AI systems become increasingly autonomous in generating inventions, artistic works, and designs, the traditional IP framework rooted in human-centric originality faces unprecedented challenges. This paper critically examines the interface between AI and IPR, focusing on the legal, ethical, and policy implications of AI-generated content. It explores whether existing IPR regimes adequately address the complexities introduced by AI, analyzes global legislative trends, and proposes a nuanced framework to harmonize innovation with legal protection in the age of intelligent machines.