Brief Notes on the Historic Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Authors

  • Rodrigo Otávio Cruz e Silva University of Western Santa Catarina image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/rrddis.v4i8.99449

Keywords:

WIPO Treaty, Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, Patents, Indigenous Rights, Equity, Innovation, Sustainability

Abstract

The WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge, adopted during the Diplomatic Conference in Geneva, establishes guidelines for the protection and disclosure of the origins of genetic resources and traditional knowledge in inventions and patents. Emphasizing transparency and patent system efficacy, the Treaty aims to prevent erroneous patent grants, recognizing the value of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge and local communities. The text balances the rights of these groups with the need to promote innovation and sustainable development.

Author Biography

Rodrigo Otávio Cruz e Silva, University of Western Santa Catarina

Doutorado em Direito pela Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR-BRASIL). Mestrado e bacharel em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Professor de Direito Empresarial e Propriedade Intelectual. Pesquisador Senior do Grupo de Estudos de Direito Autoral e Industrial (GEDAI) vinculado ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito da UFPR.

References

Texto integral do tratado sobre Propriedade Intelectual, Recursos Genéticos e Conhecimento Tradicional Associado disponível no site: https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/tk/en/gratk_dc/gratk_dc_7.pdf. Acesso em: 12 set. 2024.

Informação divulgada pela Organização Mundial da Propriedade Intelectual. Disponível no site: https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/pt/articles/2024/article_0007.html. Acesso em: 12 set. 2024.

Published

2025-05-13

How to Cite

Silva, R. O. C. e. (2025). Brief Notes on the Historic Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge. Revista Rede De Direito Digital, Intelectual & Sociedade, 4(8), 223–238. https://doi.org/10.5380/rrddis.v4i8.99449

Issue

Section

Parte IV - Estudos de caso, jurisprudência e legislação

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