Tanu Sharma
Department of Law
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya,
Bilaspur
tanurup9@gmail.com
Abstract
The fast-paced growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is changing the landscape of intellectual property (IP) law which is giving rise to numerous legal and ethical issues. The use of AI in content generation, patenting, and IP litigation has come faster than the law is able to adapt, requiring changes in the definitions of authorship, ownership, and even liability. This paper
discusses the fusion of AI with IP law, focusing on the phenomena of AI-assisted inventions, self enforcing copyrights, and automated trademark registrations. Key challenges include defining AI-generated authorship, addressing patentability concerns, and ensuring fairness in AI-driven IP enforcement. Ethical considerations such as bias in AI decision-making, transparency in
enforcement mechanisms, and moral responsibility for AI-generated violations are also examined. The research highlights the limitations of existing IP laws in regulating AI and evaluates international approaches to AI and IP governance across major jurisdictions. Proposed reforms emphasize the need for AI-specific legal frameworks, ethical AI principles, and global cooperation to harmonize AI, law, and ethics. Recommendations include balancing AI innovation with IP protection, implementing transparent AI decision-making processes, and establishing regulatory oversight for ethical AI governance.
By tackling these legal and ethical issues, policymakers and legal professionals can develop a
flexible and equitable intellectual property system that encourages innovation while protecting
the rights of human creators. The research highlights the need for proactive regulation to secure
a balanced and ethical future for artificial intelligence. in intellectual property law.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property Law, AI Ethics, Copyright Protection,
AI Governance
AI and Legal Ethics in Intellectual Property Laws: Challenges and Considerations