Research on Copyright Protection of Creative Style in Artificial Intelligence Era

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has revolutionized creative production and challenged the traditional copyright protection framework in particular. This paper examines the legal implications of AI's ability to accurately mimic creative styles, focusing on the limitations of the creativity-expression dichotomy in addressing this emerging issue. By analyzing the current copyright law framework and its application to AI-generated works, this study reveals significant gaps in the protection of creative style in the age of AI. The study identifies two major challenges: the increasingly blurred line between creativity and expression, and the difficulty of applying the substantial similarity standard in style parody cases. To address these challenges, this paper suggests redefining creative style as a special form of expression worthy of copyright protection and experimenting with total concept and feel test approach in practice. These findings contribute to the theoretical development of copyright law and provide practical guidance for handling AI-related copyright disputes, while promoting balanced protection of creators' rights in the AI era.