Discord over Rights and Measures-Based Approaches to the Protection of TK and TCEs Scuttles WIPO IGC 50
Discord over Rights and Measures-Based Approaches to the Protection of TK and TCEs Scuttles WIPO IGC 50

After one week of deliberations from March 3-7, the 50th WIPO-IGC failed to negotiate a new instrument for the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. The work will continue at the 51st session in May 2025.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
WIPO IGC 48 & 49: Resumption of Negotiations after the GR-TK Treaty
WIPO IGC 48 & 49: Resumption of Negotiations after the GR-TK Treaty

In Geneva: experts, diplomats and many stakeholder delegations have resumed negotiations at the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
The New WIPO Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Treaty: A Symbolic and Modest Step toward an Inclusive and Just IP System
The New WIPO Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge Treaty: A Symbolic and Modest Step toward an Inclusive and Just IP System

Over two decades of negotiations have climaxed in the birth of a new treaty in the early hours of May 24, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland at the WIPO 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Slow Progress, Hopeful Outlook
WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Slow Progress, Hopeful Outlook

The WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources (GRs) and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ATK) is now on its second week (since May 13, 2024). We are pleased to provide an update in continuation of our first report.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Delegates Set a Positive Tone in the Early Days
WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Delegates Set a Positive Tone in the Early Days

The first two days of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge kicked off on a generally positive note.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
The Significance of the WIPO 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: Ten Major Issues
The Significance of the WIPO 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: Ten Major Issues

As experts and top diplomats count down to the WIPO Diplomatic Conference in Geneva, Switzerland (May 13-24, 2024) in a final push to birth a treaty on Genetic Resources (GRs) and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ATK), we at Access and Benefit Sharing Canada reflect on the anticipated outcome of the historic meeting, tampering expectations and offering some clarification.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamDiplomacy, Diplomatic Conference, Genetic Resources, Indigenous Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, Treaty, WIPO General Assembly, WIPO IGC, NCAI, NARF, FPIC, National Congress of American Indians
Ahead of WIPO Diplomatic Conference, Native Americans revisit the importance of collaboration, co-operation and ‘FPIC’
Ahead of WIPO Diplomatic Conference, Native Americans revisit the importance of collaboration, co-operation and ‘FPIC’

With the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge approaching, the National Congress of American Indians is prepared to advance its position so that Indigenous Peoples’ rights and interests are included in the final stages of negotiations.

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Reconciliation: Legal Education and the Legal Profession – University of Ottawa’s Emerging Response to Call to Action #28
Reconciliation: Legal Education and the Legal Profession – University of Ottawa’s Emerging Response to Call to Action #28

Prior to European contact, Indigenous Peoples of what later became Canada lived in communities with a diversity of political systems, legal traditions, and laws. These Indigenous legal orders guided how First Nations conducted commerce, maintained peace, and negotiated treaties. Recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada, these traditions have become a part of the Canadian legal landscape.

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Blog PostChidi OguamanamIndigenous, Canada, Traditional Knowledge, access and benefit sharing, consultation, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Reconciliation, University of Ottawa