Agnimitra Trivedi
Department Of Law, South Asian
University, New Delhi
agnimitratrivedi@gmail.com
Abstract
Digital innovation and the digital environment are greatly influenced by digital copyright rules. Copyright law has had to change in tandem with the quick evolution of technology in order to meet the challenges presented by the digital age. These concerns include digital piracy, granting access to copyrighted works, and the effects of new technologies on creative expression. The impact of digital copyright rules on innovation is examined in this study report. It examines how copyright law has changed historically in tandem with technological
developments and examines the arguments and tactics used by rightsholders now to keep control over digital content. The necessity of striking a balance between the public’s interest in information and educational resources and the protection of creators’ rights is also discussed in the article.
The goal of the article is to provide light on how digital copyright rules affect the rate and direction of innovation by a careful examination of court rulings, legislative actions, and academic literature. It will go over the difficulties legislators and other stakeholders have in updating copyright laws to reflect the realities of the modern digital world, as well as any possible effects these modifications may have on the larger innovation ecosystem.
The research paper’s conclusions will add to the current conversation about the relationship between intellectual property rights, technological advancement, and the public benefit. Through a comprehensive comprehension of the intricate relationships between digital copyright laws and innovation, stakeholders and policymakers may collaborate to create a more flexible and even handed regulatory environment that promotes innovation, information exchange, and ongoing technical progress.
Keywords: Access to knowledge, creativity, and innovation are all dependent on digital copyright.
Achieving a balance between producers’ and users’ rights is essential given the potential and
difficulties present in the digital age.