This text examines the international agreements governing trade in genetic resources - crucial resources for world agriculture, food security and large industries such as pharmaceuticals. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in these resources are critical for those involved in the trade, including industry and developing countries. The book analyzes the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), World Trade Organization agreements and other agreements. It explains how they can be integrated into an equitable training regime.
By:
Graham Dutfield
Imprint: Earthscan Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9781853839030
ISBN 10: 1853839035
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 March 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword by Mark Halle * Plant Genetic Resources in the Global Economy * Intellectual Property Rights in the Global Economy * Biodiversity-related Aspects of the Global IPR Regime * IPR-related Aspects of the Convention on Biological Diversity * IPRs and Biodiversity: Conflict or Synergy * TRIPS and the CBD: Bridging the Gaps * the CBD, WTO and Other IPR- and Biodiversity-related Institutions, Forums and Processes * Governments and Regional Initiatives: Some Case Studies * Non-governmental Initiatives and Proposals * Conclusions, Unresolved Questions and Recommendations * Appendices * References * Index
Graham Dutfield is senior research Fellow at the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, and Senior Research Associate at the Oxford Centre for Intellectual Property Research at St Peter's College, University of Oxford.
Reviews for Intellectual Property Rights Trade and Biodiversity
"""A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between intellectual property protection and the conservation of biological diversity"" - Calestous Juma, Harvard University ""This important book provides a detailed picture of the legal and scientific issues surrounding the international debate over how to protect genetic resources... should be read by all those involved"" - Margaret Llewelyn, University of Sheffield"
