Terminology -- Exploitation of traditional knowledge of indigenous and local communities -- Traditional knowledge and intellectual property rights -- International intellectual property law -- Folklore, cultural heritage and traditional knowledge -- Genetic resources and biodiversity conservation -- Human rights and indigenous peoples -- Emerging trends of protection in Africa -- Perspectives from the United States -- Views from Oceania -- Developments in other regions -- Complementary laws and policies -- The customary law option -- Preventing misappropriation : the disclosure requirement -- Reciprocity and mutual recognition agreements.
Summary:
"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."
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