Meetings of the World Intellectual Property Organisation - Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore
The World Intellectual Property Organisation ("WIPO") Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore ("the IGC") is an international policy forum to discuss intellectual property issues as they arise in relation to the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions (sometimes termed folklore) and access to genetic resources and benefit sharing.
The work of the committee [link to WIPO website] to date has included:
- policy debate,
- reports on national experiences,
- empirical surveys,
- exchange of experience of indigenous and local communities,
- analysis of legal and policy options for enhanced protection of traditional knowledge,
- crafting specific practical tools,
- development of recommendations for revision of the international patent system to take account of traditional knowledge, and
- capacity building and awareness initiatives.
If you have any queries about the IGC or New Zealand's participation in this forum please contact traditional.knowledge@med.govt.nz.
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