A. Taibah Fathima, Villupuram Law College, Affiliated under Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
ABSTRACT
The advent of the digital age has revolutionized various aspects of human life, including the creation, distribution, and consumption of intellectual property. This abstract explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape to intellectual property rights (IPRs). It highlights the shifting paradigms in the protection and enforcement of IPRs, focusing on copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
The digital age has transformed the ways in which intellectual property is created and disseminated. With the proliferation of the internet, social media, and digital technologies, creators now have unprecedented means to produce and share their works. However, this has also led to an exponential increase in copyright infringement, unauthorized sharing, and piracy. Consequently, copyright holders face the challenge of protecting their rights in a borderless and decentralized digital environment.
The concept of fair use and the balance between creators' rights and users' access to information have become paramount in the digital age. The emergence of open-source software, Creative Commons licenses, and collaborative platforms has challenged traditional copyright norms. This abstract examines the evolving legal frameworks and policy debates surrounding these issues and their implications for the future of intellectual property protection.
Moreover, the digital age has disrupted traditional business models and created new opportunities for innovation and economic growth. Start-ups and entrepreneurs now have greater access to global markets, crowdfunding platforms, and online marketplaces. However, this also raises concerns about the protection of inventions, designs, and trade secrets in a highly interconnected and competitive environment.
This abstract delves into the impact of digitalization on patent law, exploring issues such as software patents, patent trolls, and the rise of patent pools. It also discusses the role of trademarks in the digital age, including the challenges posed by domain name disputes, online counterfeiting, and brand dilution. Additionally, it highlights the importance of trade secrets and the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to safeguard valuable confidential information.
Keywords: Intellectual property, copyright, cybersecurity, confidentiality, revolution, digitalization
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