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Intellectual Property, Community Rights and Human Rights - The biological and genetic resources of developing countries

Author
Tonye Mahop M.
Date
2010
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-083530)
Publisher | Place of publication
Routledge | London, United Kingdom
ISBN
978-0-415-47942-4
Pages
198 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Access and benefit sharing Genetic resources Developing countries Human rights Intellectual property rights/patents Community management
Abstract

Contents: 1. Setting the Scene 2. Patents, Plant Breeders' Rights (PBRs) and Community Rights in International Forums 3. Community Rights and Selected National Regulatory Instruments 4. Selected International and Regional Human Rights Instruments and their Provisions on Community Rights and Intellectual Property Rights 5. Incursion in the 'Biopiracy' Debate: Modern Exploitation of Biodiversity Components of Developing Countries and Community Rights 6. Soft and Regional Undertakings Aimed at Community Rights 7. Broader Framework of the Suggested Regulatory Measures 8. Applicability of the Regulatory Measures 9. Final Remarks

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