Intellectual Property in the Digital Space: Legal Challenges in Protecting Digital Works – A Comparative Study

Abstract

The exponential growth of digital technology has posed serious challenges to the legal protection of intellectual property rights, particularly with respect to digital works. This paper examines the legal and technical difficulties in safeguarding digital content, especially in light of the ease of duplication, transmission, and modification. It compares the legal frameworks of Saudi Arabia, the United States, and France, analyzing how each system addresses digital copyright, enforcement, and technological measures such as DRM. The study identifies key gaps in current legislation and judicial practices and provides forward-looking recommendations to improve digital IPR protection in an increasingly interconnected global economy.