Dr. Rahul Kailas Bharati (Government Institute of Forensic Science Aurangabad) has posted Intellectual Property Rights in AI-Generated Creative Works: Human Authorship in Automated Production on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
This research examines the fundamental tensions between articial intelligence technologies capable of generating sophisticated creative content and traditional intellectual property frameworks predicated on human authorship. Through rigorous comparative analysis of legal approaches across India, the European Union, United States, and Japan, we identify signicant jurisdictional inconsistencies in applying creativity thresholds to AI-generated works. Our examination of 87 relevant judicial decisions reveals a 34% increase in recognition of hybrid authorship models that acknowledge both human and algorithmic contributions, yet 72% of examined legal frameworks lack clear provisions for works created with minimal human intervention. The study demonstrates that neither purely creator-centric nor investor-centric attribution models adequately address the unique nature of AI-generated content across creative domains. We observe an emerging judicial trend toward graduated forms of protection based on the degree of meaningful human involvement throughout the creative process. To address these critical gaps, we recommend implementing a “contributory value framework” that quanties human creative input across the AI development spectrum, developing sui generis protection for wholly autonomous AI creations, and establishing proportional rights allocation systems that balance innovation incentives with recognition of machine contribution. This research provides actionable guidance for policymakers, courts, and AI developers navigating the evolving intersection of technological innovation and the human-centric foundations of intellectual property law.