Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Laws in Pakistan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62997/rl.2025.42054Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Economic and Legal Aspects, Intellectual Property (IP) Laws, Legal System of PakistanAbstract
Unique ideas and creativity are assets of life that are protected by intellectual property laws and it is not possible to steal somebody’s intellectual property as law provide protection to it. This research examines the innovation of AI in IP laws in Pakistan and different aspects of the legal framework and ethical implications, prospects, and challenges. This research work studies the typical intellectual properties with a combination of AI innovations such as copyright, trademark, and patents in Pakistan. The central focus of this research is to detect the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on intellectual property (IP) rights under Pakistan legal system which is critically examined in this research. In order to provide context for their current intersection, this study first examines traditional intellectual property rights and the advancement of AI. It explores important areas such as how AI is becoming recognized in more and more copyrighted works, how it contributes to patent developments, and how it affects trademarks. An analysis of the Pakistan legal framework illustrates the diversity of legal solutions to these emerging issues. The study also discusses the coverage concerns and ethical ramifications that arise after AI integrated into the IP space, also offering insights into possible way. The study offers a perspective on global legal responses and discusses ethical considerations arising from AI's integration into IP law. The current research further provides recommendations for future legal trends and propose suggestions for policymakers and practitioners are also suggested.
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