Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a crucial role in protecting software by ensuring legal safeguards for creators. While copyright protects the expression of code, patents offer broader protection for innovative software functions, balancing innovation and competition.

Copyright law protects original works, including computer software, under India's Copyright Act of 1957. While AI-generated works raise questions about authorship, the Act doesn’t explicitly address them. As AI advances, copyright law may need reform to accommodate these changes.

Originality is fundamental to copyright law, ensuring protection for creative works. Courts assess originality through various tests, such as the "sweat of the brow" doctrine, the "modicum of creativity" test, and the "skill and judgment" test, balancing effort and creativity.