DIGITAL DOMINATION OR OPEN ACCESS? STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE INFORMATION AGE
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DIGITAL DOMINATION, OPEN ACCESS, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTSAbstract
As the global economy undergoes a transformative shift driven by digital technologies, the significance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) has broadened beyond traditional frameworks. IPRs are now central to enabling innovation, securing creative output, and fostering sustainable economic development in a landscape where data, algorithms, and digital content are primary assets. This paper investigates the critical role that IPRs play in protecting the interests of innovators and businesses amid the fast-paced evolution of the digital economy.
The study delves into the implications of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data analytics, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), all of which challenge conventional legal definitions of ownership, authorship, and enforcement. It examines how these technologies both disrupt existing IP systems and offer novel mechanisms for rights management and infringement prevention.
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