The digital age has transformed how intellectual property is created, shared, and protected. As artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging technologies reshape industries worldwide, the legal frameworks built for a paper-based world are being tested like never before.
In this co-authored research paper, Dr. Bishnu Bashyal and her colleagues examine how digital platforms have made it easier than ever to create and share content — but also far easier for that content to be copied, redistributed, and monetized without permission. The paper looks closely at three areas of intellectual property law under the greatest strain: copyright, trademarks, and patents.
Byline: Dr. Bishnu Bashyal, with Syed Aquib Kazim and Dr. Mohammad Tariq (Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University)
Source: Published in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), March 2025, Volume 12, Issue 3 (ISSN-2349-5162)
The digital age has transformed how intellectual property is created, shared, and protected. As artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging technologies reshape industries worldwide, the legal frameworks built for a paper-based world are being tested like never before.
In this co-authored research paper, Dr. Bishnu Bashyal and her colleagues examine how digital platforms have made it easier than ever to create and share content — but also far easier for that content to be copied, redistributed, and monetized without permission. The paper looks closely at three areas of intellectual property law under the greatest strain: copyright, trademarks, and patents.
Copyright in a copy-paste world. Digital piracy and unauthorized reproduction remain some of the most pressing challenges facing creators today.
Technology fighting back. The paper discusses how Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies are being used to protect copyrighted material.
The open-access balancing act. A recurring theme is the tension between protecting creators’ rights and supporting open access and fair use.
Looking ahead. The authors argue that policymakers, businesses, and legal professionals need to work together to build legal frameworks flexible enough to keep pace with technology.
This research reflects Dr. Bashyal’s ongoing academic work in intellectual property and technology law, alongside her legal practice at Suprabhat Kanooni Sewa Sadan.