Essays about: "misappropriation"

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  1. 11. Bio-cultural Rights, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property : Interacting Regimes and Epicentres of Power

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Magnus Ulaner; [2008]
    Keywords : Traditional knowledge; plant genetic resources; intellectual property rights; access and benefit sharing; regime interaction;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses the struggle over rights to benefits and ownership of plant genetic resources and the global regime complex on the management of plant genetic resources, and how different regimes concerning these resources cooperate or stand in opposition to each other. Because of changes in US patent law and the establishment of TRIPS, patent claims over plant genetic resources has increased dramatically globally. READ MORE