The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Future Intellectual Property Law and Policy: Regulatory Challenges and Ethical Considerations
Geraldine O. Mbah · International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews · 2024
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into intellectual property (IP) law is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of ownership rights, regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations in automated IP generation and compliance.As AI technology evolves, it challenges traditional concepts of IP ownership, particularly in determining the eligibility of AI-generated content for copyright and patent protections and delineating ownership rights among human creators and AI developers.This paper explores the regulatory and ethical dimensions of AI's impact on IP law, addressing key issues such as ownership of AI-generated IP, the ethical implications of automated IP compliance and surveillance, and the evolving role of regulatory bodies in developing policies suited to AI's influence on IP.Ethical concerns emerge as AI systems take on roles in IP enforcement, potentially leading to privacy infringements, increased surveillance, and biased decision-making.These challenges demand attention to ensure that IP law aligns with principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability.Policymakers face the task of balancing innovation with robust protections, possibly requiring new legal frameworks to support IP rights effectively in an AIdominated landscape.This paper thus provides a forward-looking analysis of the interplay between AI and IP law, underscoring the necessity for proactive regulatory and ethical considerations to address AI's transformative role in IP management and policy.