Introduction to legal issues related to genetic resources and traditional knowledge systems in the international intellectual property system -- The TRIPS agreement and the patent protection of genetic resources -- The relationship between the TRIPS agreement and treaties protecting genetic resources and traditional knowledge -- Towards clearer legal definitions -- The construction of an access- and benefit-sharing regime and intellectual property issues : criteria and options -- The defensive protection of traditional knowledge in international patent law -- Positive protection of traditional knowledge
Summary
Analyses the methods of protection of biodiversity and related traditional knowledge in the international and comparative national intellectual property systems