Introduction -- Key features of intellectual property protection -- Copyright -- Patents -- Trademarks -- Geographical Indications -- Industrial Designs -- Protection against Unfair Competition -- Trade Secrets -- Table 1. : What is protected by the different categories of intellectual property? -- Table 2. : Summary of intellectual property tools -- Glossary
Summary
"Throughout the world, Indigenous peoples and local communities have developed a wealth of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions which they rightly wish to protect and promote. Yes few have used the intellectual property system to do so. And, unfortunately, their knowledge systems and cultural expressions have sometimes been used without their authorization and they have not shared in the benefits of such use ... this short, accessible and practical guide aims to help Indigenous peoples and local communities better understand the intellectual property system and make informed decisions about when and how to use intellectual property tools to protect and promote their traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions"--Page 3
