Protection of Traditional Knowledge in India: Legal Frameworks and Cultural Preservation
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This book explores the intersection of traditional knowledge with national and international legal frameworks, including the Patents Act, Biological Diversity Act, TRIPS Agreement, and the Nagoya Protocol. Through in-depth analysis of legislation, case law, and policy, the book highlights the tensions between intellectual property regimes and collective cultural rights. With a strong focus on customary law, grassroots innovation, and the agency of indigenous communities, this book provides a nuanced understanding of how legal systems can evolve to support ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive protection of traditional knowledge. It also emphasizes the role of community voices in shaping law and policy, offering a roadmap for integrating traditional wisdom into modern governance.
Ideal for scholars, policymakers, students, indigenous rights advocates, and professionals in intellectual property, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, ecological concerns language arts and market, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and influence the future of traditional knowledge protection in India.
This book explores the intersection of traditional knowledge with national and international legal frameworks, including the Patents Act, Biological Diversity Act, TRIPS Agreement, and the Nagoya Protocol. Through in-depth analysis of legislation, case law, and policy, the book highlights the tensions between intellectual property regimes and collective cultural rights. With a strong focus on customary law, grassroots innovation, and the agency of indigenous communities, this book provides a nuanced understanding of how legal systems can evolve to support ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive protection of traditional knowledge. It also emphasizes the role of community voices in shaping law and policy, offering a roadmap for integrating traditional wisdom into modern governance.
Ideal for scholars, policymakers, students, indigenous rights advocates, and professionals in intellectual property, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, ecological concerns language arts and market, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand and influence the future of traditional knowledge protection in India.
Highlights gaps in current protections and proposes inclusive legal alternatives Connects legal theory with real-world implications through illustrative examples Integrates knowledge about human rights, language, biodiversity, and cultural and ecological preservation
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Ranbir Chander Sobti
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