International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has posed significant challenges to traditional patent law, particularly regarding inventorship and the attribution of intellectual property rights. This study investigates the legal frameworks governing inventorship in India, analyzes judicial decisions and administrative rulings on AI as an inventor, and explores the ethical dilemmas arising from excluding AI from inventorship. Using a content analysis methodology, the research examines statutory provisions, landmark cases, policy documents, and scholarly literature to identify gaps and inconsistencies in current legal structures. The study finds that Indian patent law, like many international frameworks, is predominantly human-centric and does not recognize AI as an inventor, which raises issues of fairness, accountability, and innovation incentives. Judicial and administrative decisions, both domestic and international, consistently deny AI inventorship, reinforcing these legal and ethical challenges. The study emphasizes the need for legislative reforms and policy adjustments to create a balanced system that accommodates AI-generated inventions while safeguarding human inventors’ rights. Addressing these issues is crucial for fostering innovation, ensuring equitable recognition, and navigating the ethical complexities of AI-driven creativity.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Inventorship, Patent Law, India, Ethical Dilemmas, AI-generated Inventions, Judicial Decisions, Administrative Rulings, Intellectual Property Rights, Legal Frameworks.