Intellectual property violations in the age of artificial intelligence: between digital forgery and legislative challenges

Abstract

  This research addresses intellectual property rights violations in the era of artificial intelligence—a premier contemporary legal challenge driven by rapid technological advancement. The author highlights how AI technologies, such as deep learning and content generation, serve as double-edged swords: they foster innovation on one hand, and enable the infringement of creators' and inventors' rights on the other through digital forgery (e.g., Deepfakes), automated imitation, and the unauthorized copying of literary and artistic works, thereby raising unprecedented legal issues. 

The research as well focuses on the legal reality in Palestine, noting that the local legislative framework still suffers from a clear deficiency in addressing these issues. This includes either the absence of a governing law for industrial designs or the weak enforcement capacity of intellectual property legislation against modern digital violations. The researcher indicates that Palestinian laws do not account for the technical specificities of works generated by artificial intelligence, nor do they clearly define legal liability when a machine or intelligent system is the content creator. 

In light of this, the study proposes a set of recommendations aimed at bridging the legislative gap and enhancing legal protection. Key recommendations include amending existing legislation to include AI-generated works within the scope of protection, regulating the use of AI tools in creative fields, and establishing legal standards to determine liability for infringements. Additionally, it calls for enhanced legal cooperation at regional and international levels to combat cross-border digital crimes. In conclusion, the study emphasizes that achieving a balance between encouraging technological innovation and protecting intellectual property rights is a fundamental challenge that requires a comprehensive and integrated legislative response.