Creative Rights In Digital Era- Intellectual Property Battles In Fan Made And AI Generated Works

This article examines the evolving challenges of copyright ownership in the digital era, focusing on fan-made art and AI-generated works. It explores how fan creations, often inspired by fictional universes, blur the line between homage and infringement. With the rise of generative AI, questions surrounding authorship, originality, and creative control have intensified. Through analysis of key cases and the fair use doctrine, the paper highlights the need for clearer legal frameworks balancing creative freedom with intellectual property protection, ensuring that innovation flourishes without undermining the rights of original creators in the expanding digital landscape.