The rapid expansion of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed the creation, distribution, and consumption of copyrighted works, raising the question of whether digital material enjoys a special form of copyright distinct from traditional works. In essence, copyright law does not create a separate category of “special copyright” exclusively for digital material; rather, it extends existing principles to new technological contexts while introducing specific adaptations to address the unique characteristics of digital environments. From the perspective of management of intellectual property rights (IPRs), digital material presents distinct challenges and opportunities that necessitate nuanced legal, technological, and contractual responses. Copyright protection subsists in original literary, artistic, musical, and dramatic works, as well as in cinematographic films and sound recordings, regardless of the medium in which they are expressed. Digital material—such as e-books, software, digital art, databases, websites, and multimedia content—falls within these established categories. The core requirements of originality, fixation, and expression apply equally to digital and analog works. Therefore, digital material does not receive a separate or higher level of copyright protection; instead, it is governed by the same foundational legal framework. However, digital material exhibits characteristics that distinguish it from traditional forms, particularly ease of reproduction, instantaneous global distribution, and the capacity for perfect copying without degradation. These features create significant challenges in the management and enforcement of IPRs. For instance, a digital file