“THE LEGAL PUZZLE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CREATIVITY, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS”

AUTHOR – SHIVENDRA SINGH, AMITY LAW SCHOOL NOIDA, UTTAR PRADESH

BEST CITATION – SHIVENDRA SINGH, “THE LEGAL PUZZLE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CREATIVITY, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (8) OF 2026, PG. 262-271, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344. DOI – https://doi.org/10.65393/IJLRV6I826

ABSTRACT

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protect the creations of the human mind, granting inventors and creators exclusive rights over their innovations through mechanisms such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications, and trade secrets. These rights serve a dual purpose: protecting the creator’s interests while enabling society to benefit from innovation through regulated use and commercialization.

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fundamentally challenged traditional IPR frameworks. AI systems now generate thousands of creative works daily—from artwork and music to written content and business solutions—raising critical questions about authorship, ownership, and legal protection. Unlike human creators, AI operates through algorithmic analysis of data patterns, learning autonomously and producing outputs that blur the lines between human and machine creativity.

This paper examines the intersection of AI and IPR in India, analyzing how current legal frameworks address AI-generated works, the challenges posed by autonomous creation, and the urgent need for legislative reform. As AI becomes integral to India’s innovative and economic growth, establishing clear IPR protections is essential for fostering continued investment and development in this transformative field.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Copyright Law, Patent Law, Legal Reform, India.