INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN CYBERSPACE

Abstract

This essay looks at the difficulties  of protecting intellectual property (IP) rights in cyberspace, where technology and the internet have altered how we think about ownership and control. With the internet making it easy to share information globally, it also becomes harder to protect copyrights, trademarks, and patents, as the line between private ownership and public access blurs. The essay examines the legal systems that try to regulate IP in the digital world, including  how different countries’ laws, international agreements, and efforts work or often struggle to protect creators when piracy and unauthorized use are so extensive. It also exlpores  ethical debates around IP rights in cyberspace, especially when it comes to privacy, innovation, and access to knowledge. The essay argues that while protecting creators' rights is essential, there should be a balance that also allows for open information sharing, boosting an environment that supports both creativity and public access.