Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources, Customary Law and Intellectual Property

Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources, Customary Law and Intellectual Property
Author: Paul Kuruk
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 613
Release: 2020-03-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1785368486

The book examines the national, regional and international frameworks of protection of traditional knowledge in all regions of the world. It also discusses options to enhance the existing legal regimes including the use of customary laws and protocols; the adoption of mutual recognition agreements premised on the principle of reciprocity; and the disclosure of source or country of origin of traditional knowledge in intellectual property applications.

Documenting Traditional Knowledge – A Toolkit

Documenting Traditional Knowledge – A Toolkit
Author: World Intellectual Property Organization
Publisher: WIPO
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2017-12-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9280528831

There is growing interest in documenting the wealth of traditional knowledge (TK) that has been developed by indigenous peoples and local communities around the world. But documenting TK can raise important issues, especially as regards intellectual property. This Toolkit presents a range of easy-to-use checklists and other resources to help ensure that anyone considering a documentation project can address those issues effectively.

Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice

Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice
Author: Suneetha M. Subramanian
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Traditional knowledge (TK) has contributed immensely to shaping development and human well-being. Its influence spans a variety of sectors, including agriculture, health, education and governance. However, in today's world, TK and its practitioners are increasingly underrpresented or under-utilized. Further, while the applicability of TK to human and environmental welfare is well-recognized, collated information on how TK contributes to different sectors is not easily accessible. --

Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions.

Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions.
Author: Wipo
Publisher: World Intellectual Property Organization
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9789280535600

General information on the interface between intellectual property (IP) and traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs), and genetic resources (GRs). It briefly addresses the most important questions that arise when considering the role that IP principles and systems can play in protecting TK and TCEs from misappropriation, and in generating and equitably sharing benefits from their commercialization, and the role of IP in access to and benefit sharing in GRs.

Minding Culture

Minding Culture
Author: Terri Janke
Publisher: WIPO
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2003
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9280511890

"The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published on Monday, March 15, 2004, a collection of practical case studies on the use of the intellectual property sytsem by indigenous communities of Australia. It was written for WIPO by Terri Janke, an Australian lawyer, and a descendant of the Meriam people of the Torres Strait Islands, Australia."--

Intellectual Property and the Safeguarding of Traditional Cultures: Legal Issues and Practical Options for Museums, Libraries and Archives

Intellectual Property and the Safeguarding of Traditional Cultures: Legal Issues and Practical Options for Museums, Libraries and Archives
Author: World Intellectual Property Organization
Publisher: WIPO
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2010
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9280520164

This publication, prepared under the aegis of the WIPO Creative Heritage Project by two external consultants, Ms. Molly Torsen and Dr. Jane Anderson, offers legal information and compiles practical experiences on the management of intellectual property for cultural institutions whose collections comprise traditional cultural expressions. It seeks to respond directly to the needs of cultural institutions and indigenous and traditional communities dealing with the preservation, safeguarding and protection of cultural heritage.

Conservation Research, Policy and Practice

Conservation Research, Policy and Practice
Author: William J. Sutherland
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2020-04-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1108714587

Discover how conservation can be made more effective through strengthening links between science research, policy and practice. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples in the United States

Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples in the United States
Author: Julie Koppel Maldonado
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2014-04-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319052667

With a long history and deep connection to the Earth’s resources, indigenous peoples have an intimate understanding and ability to observe the impacts linked to climate change. Traditional ecological knowledge and tribal experience play a key role in developing future scientific solutions for adaptation to the impacts. The book explores climate-related issues for indigenous communities in the United States, including loss of traditional knowledge, forests and ecosystems, food security and traditional foods, as well as water, Arctic sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and relocation. The book also highlights how tribal communities and programs are responding to the changing environments. Fifty authors from tribal communities, academia, government agencies and NGOs contributed to the book. Previously published in Climatic Change, Volume 120, Issue 3, 2013.

Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge

Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge
Author: World Intellectual Property Organization
Publisher: WIPO
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9280513664

This is one of a series of Booklets dealing with intellectual property and genetic resources, traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions/folklore.