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| UNCTAD/ TED Palais des Nations, CH - 1211 Genève 10, Suisse trade.environment@unctad.org tél +41 (0)22 917 1330 Terms & conditions Privacy |
UNCTAD-Commonwealth Secretariat Workshop on Elements of National Sui Generis Systems for the Preservation, Protection and Promotion of Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices and Options for an International Framework
Geneva, Switzerland. 4-6 Feb 2004
Objectives:
1. To identify a menu of actions and policies which could be included in holistic national systems for the preservation, protection and promotion of traditional knowledge, innovations and practices (TK). This list would serve as a practical guide for countries wishing to develop holistic national sui generis systems. It could, for example, facilitate initial multistakeholder consultations.
Holistic sui generis systems could aim at:
a. preserving TK
b. protecting TK against misappropriate use (including PIC and IPR instruments)
c. promoting the further development of TK systems and TK-based innovation
d. integrating TK into development strategies (also related to c and e)
e. promoting the sustainable use of TK (including appropriate commercialization and benefit sharing)
2. To explore options for an international framework for the protection of TK.
Discussions of options and strategies for TK-rich countries including:
a. actions which could be taken in the relevant international forums, particularly WTO, WIPO, CBD and FAO.
b. possibilities for cooperation, particularly among TK-rich countries, aimed at mutual recognition of national sui generis systems
The meeting will bring together in an informal setting experts with a range of perspectives and expertise (environment, trade, indigenous, development, intellectual property, capacity building etc.) Experts participate in their personal capacity. Participants will be expected to prepare short notes concisely outlining their ideas and proposed actions on one or more of the topics above. In addition, they are welcome to provide information on their national experiences or areas of expertise as background information for the meeting. Discussion papers are being prepared by Carlos Correa, Peter Drahos and Graeme Dinwoodie.
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| Draft Programme | Secretariat |  |
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| Information Note | Secretariat | |
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| Workshop Report, unedited version | Secretariat | |
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| Protecting Traditional Knowledge: Lessons From National Experiences | Carlos M. Correa |  |
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| Towards An International Framework For The Protection Of Traditional Group Knowledge And Practice | Peter Drahos | |
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| Towards An International Framework for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge | Graeme Dinwoodie | |
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| Preserving, Protecting and Promoting Traditional Knowledge: National Actions and International Dimensions | Sophia Twarog | |
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| Indigenous Knowledge for Development | Nicolas Gorjestani, World Bank | |
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| Protecting Traditional Knowledge of small, scattered and disadvantaged grassroots innovators and traditional knowledge holders: Honey Bee perspective | Honey Bee | |
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| Notes by Dr. Jim Gosselin, Multilateral Trade Policy Advisor, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat | Jim Gosselin | |
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| Statement by the Tulalip Tribes of Washington on Folklore, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Public Domain - Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore, Fifth Session Geneva, July 5-17, 2003 | Tulalip Tribes | |
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| An excerpt from: Mutu, Margaret (2003) "Te Whanau Moana: Nga kaupapa me nga tikanga / Customs and Protocols - The Teachings of McCully Matiu. Reed Books, Auckland, New Zealand. pp. 156-159. | Maori Concepts | |
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| The great protection racket: imposing IPRs on traditional knowledge | GRAIN | |
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| Culture as a Commodity? Intellectual Property and Expressions of Traditional Cultures. (WIPO Magazine/July-Aug. 2003 p 9) | WIPO | |
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| Next Steps for International Protection of Traditional Knowledge. (WIPO Magazine/Sept.-Oct. 2003 p 17) | WIPO | |
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| Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources - A Bottom-up Approach to Development. (WIPO Magazine/Nov.-Dec. 2003 p 18) | WIPO | |
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| Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions and Genetic Resources: The International Dimension (WIPO/GRTKF/IC/6/6) | WIPO | |
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| Gender and Development Division, leaflet concerning project for work on 'local knowledge systems' | FAO | |
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| Gender and Development Division, leaflet concerning project for work on 'local knowledge systems' | FAO | |
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| The Case for Sui Generis Protection for Maori Cultural & Intellectual Property | Aroha Te Pareake Mead |  |
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Contacts
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| Rafe Dent | Webmaster | tel: +41 (0)22 917 5791 Fax: +41 (0)22 917 0247 | |
| Sheila Addy | Secretary | tel: +41 (0)22 917 5831 Fax: +41 (0)22 917 0247 | |
| Sophia Twarog | Economic Affairs Officer | tel: +41 (0)22 917 5082 Fax: +41 (0)22 917 0247 | |