Curci, Jonathan.

Protection of biodiversity and traditional knowledge in international law of intellectual property / by Jonathan Curci. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xi, 346 p. ; - Cambridge intellectual property and information law .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to legal issues related to genetic resources and traditional knowledge systems in the international intellectual property system -- The TRIPS agreement and the patent protection of genetic resources -- The relationship between the TRIPS agreement and treaties protecting genetic resources and traditional knowledge -- Towards clearer legal definitions -- The construction of an access- and benefit-sharing regime and intellectual property issues : criteria and options -- The defensive protection of traditional knowledge in international patent law -- Positive protection of traditional knowledge.

9780521199445 (hbk.) 0521199441 (hbk.)


Intellectual property (International law)
Biodiversity conservation
Traditional ecological knowledge

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