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Indigenous heritage and intellectual property: Genetic resources, traditional knowledge and folklore

Author
Lewinski S.von (ed.)
Date
2003
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-073445)
Publisher | Place of publication
Kluwer Law International | Biggleswade, UK
ISBN
90-411-2218-4
Pages
448 p.
Document type
Miscellaneous
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Genetic resources Cultural heritage Intellectual property rights/patents Indigenous peoples
Abstract

Contents: (1) Part I: Introduction (2) Part II: Indigenous peoples, indigenous knowledge and indigenous resources in international law Part III: Analysis of different areas of indigenous resources (3) 1. Traditional knowledge (4) 2. Genetic resources (5) 3. Protection of traditional names and designations (6) 4. Folklore (7) Part IV: Final considerations