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Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions & Genetic Resources Laws

Find laws, treaties and regulations on the protection of traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) and genetic resources (GRs).

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Genetic resources (1)
Traditional cultural expressions (1)
Traditional knowledge (1)

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IP law (1)
Sui Generis (1)

Scope of protection (2)
Subject matter of protection (2)
Beneficiaries or rightholders (1)
Consequences of non-compliance (1)
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Law No. 9.610 of February 19, 1998 on Copyright and Neighboring Rights
Countries / territories: Brazil
Type(s) of Legislation: IP law
Subject Matter: Traditional cultural expressions
Issue(s): Scope of protection, Subject matter of protection
Provisional Act No. 2.186-16, dated August 23, 2001
Countries / territories: Brazil
Type(s) of Legislation: Sui Generis
Subject Matter: Genetic resources, Traditional knowledge
Issue(s): Beneficiaries or rightholders, Consequences of non-compliance, Content of disclosure, Scope of protection, Subject matter of protection, Trigger of disclosure

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