1853836923 9781136533556 electronic book 1136533559 9781853836923 alk. paper 1853839035 9781853839030 9781849776233 E-Book 1849776237 9781136533501 E-Book 1136533508 9781136533549 E-Book 1136533540
Alternate Call Number
G 26 DUT.I
Summary
The intellectual property rights (IPRs) associated with plant genetic resources are often critical to trade, yet no unified international framework for a fair IPR regime exists. This book examines the international agreements relevant to IPRs: the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD); the World Trade Organization's TRIPS Agreement; and the Convention of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV). It sets out to establish an equitable IPR regime for biodiversity, taking into account ethical concerns over patenting life forms, environmental and social impact.
Note
Annotated bibliography p. 157-218, references p. 219-231. The IUCN project on the Convention on Biological Diversity and the International Trade Regime. "This publication is part of the IUCN project on the Convention on Biological Diversity and the International Trade Regime, which is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation (BMZ).". ¿7FThe IUCN project on the Convention on Biological Diversity and the International Trade Regime.".
Formatted Contents Note
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 Government and regional initiatives : some case studies Non-governmental initiatives and proposals Conclusions, unresolved questions and recommendations.