Traditional Knowledge/Genetic Resources/Folklore from Public Policy to Practical Solutions
21 - 23 April 2008, Hotel Imperial, New Delhi

Goal of seminar

To bring together government officials, representatives from companies, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, etc. from countries in South Asia and the United States to discuss and exchange views on intellectual property issues relating to traditional knowledge, genetic resources and folklore in order to gain a more comprehensive perspective on the views involved and better understand those perspectives. Discussions will also focus on the practical aspects of developing effective access and benefit sharing regimes.

Audience

Senior and director level policy officials or their representatives or designees from relevant ministries/agencies from the region, including intellectual property offices, ministries of commerce, environment, agriculture, culture, national libraries, representatives from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, etc., trade associations, and relevant non-governmental organizations.

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