Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge in the Global Economy: Translating Geographical Indications for Development

ISBN-13: 9781138212374 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016

Teshager W. Dagne

Opis

Arising from recent developments at the international level, many developing countries, indigenous peoples and local communities are considering using geographical indications (GIs) to protect traditional knowledge, and to promote trade and overall economic development. This book critically examines the potential uses of geographical indications as models for protecting traditional knowledge-based products and resources in national and international intellectual property legal frameworks.

Recenzje

"This carefully researched book is a rare attempt to examine the role geographical indications can play in protecting traditional knowledge. The analysis is timely, balanced and insightful, and it captures well the ongoing international debate. The book should be of interest to anybody who cares about intellectual property, international trade, agricultural production, food security or cultural preservation."

Peter K. Yu, Kern Family Chair in Intellectual Property Law, Drake University Law School, USA

Spis treści

1. General Introduction  2. Traditional Knowledge-Based Agricultural Products and Geographical Indications Law  3. Protecting Traditional Knowledge-Based Agricultural Products: Imperatives and Challenges  4. Implementing Geographical Indications in Developing Countries  5. Conclusion: Mapping Future Directions in the Use of Geographical Indications in Developing Countries

O autorze

Teshager W. Dagne is Assistant Professor at Thompson Rivers University, Canada.