Intellectual Property Rights and the Protection of Traditional Knowledge

Presents research on methods for protecting indigenous knowledge including studies on intellectual property rights and sovereignty rights. The book also analyses the contrasting interests of developing and developed countries in the protection of traditional knowledge as an asset.

Cunostintele traditionale sunt in mare parte colective orale de cunostinte, credinte si practici ale indigenilor privind utilizarea durabila si gestionarea resurselor. Supravietuirea acestor cunostinte este expusa riscului din cauza diferitelor dificultati cu care se confrunta detinatorii acestor cunostinte, a amenintarii la supravietuirea culturala a multor comunitati si a lipsei internationale de respect si apreciere a cunostintelor traditionale.