Análisis de los desafíos y perspectivas del derecho de propiedad intelectual ecuatoriano en la era digital año 2023.

Abstract

Intellectual property law in Ecuador faces significant challenges in the digital era, where emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and NFTs have transformed content creation and distribution, generating legal gaps and new issues in copyright protection. Therefore, this study analyzes the evolution of Ecuador's regulatory framework, assessing its capacity to respond to these challenges. It addresses issues such as unauthorized digital reproduction, AI-generated works, and content manipulation through deepfakes, highlighting the need to update current legislation. Through a comparison with international regulations, particularly in the European Union and the United States, opportunities for improvement in Ecuadorian legislation are identified to strengthen control mechanisms and ensure a balance between creator protection and access to innovation in a globalized digital environment.