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18/08/2025 - The Ownership Debate: Intellectual Property Rights in AI-Generated Knowledge

argument: Notizie/News - Intellectual Property Law

Source: BW Legal World

The article examines the growing legal tensions surrounding intellectual property rights in the context of artificial intelligence-generated knowledge and content. It discusses the challenges of applying traditional IP laws, such as copyright and patents, to works created or assisted by AI systems. The piece highlights the ambiguity over ownership when AI acts as a creator or co-creator, raising questions about authorship, inventorship, and rights enforcement.

It explores various jurisdictions’ approaches to these issues and the need for updated legal frameworks that balance encouraging AI innovation with protecting creators’ rights. The article also addresses concerns about AI training data, potential infringement, and the ethical implications of AI-generated content ownership. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of international cooperation and legal clarity to resolve these emerging conflicts effectively.