ABSTRACT:This paper examines the role of intellectual property law in governing data ownership, analyzing how traditional IP regimes—such as copyright, patents, trade secrets, and database rights—apply to data in various forms. It highlights the challenges posed by the intangible, non-rivalrous, and dynamic nature of data, which often falls outside conventional ownership paradigms. The study further explores the limitations of existing legal frameworks in addressing issues of data access, sharing, and protection, particularly in contexts involving artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cross-border data flows. Additionally, it evaluates emerging legal approaches and policy initiatives aimed at balancing innovation, economic interests, and individual rights, including privacy and data protection. The paper argues that while IP law plays a significant role in shaping data governance, it requires adaptation and integration with other legal regimes to effectively address contemporary challenges of data ownership in the digital age.

KEYWORDS: Intellectual Property Law, Data Ownership, Copyright, Digital Economy, Data Governance, Legal Framework, Information Law, Data Protection.

THE ROLE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN GOVERNING DATA OWNERSHIP

BARGE BALAJI RAMESH, RESEARCH SCHOLAR
DR. MANNALAL R. PANDIYA, RESEARCH GUIDE
DR. SUNIL L. LUNGARE, RESEARCH CO-GUIDE.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW, SHRI JJT UNIVERSITY, JHUNJHUNU, RAJASTHAN, INDIA.