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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- Proclamation No. 209/2000 Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Proclamation
Countries / territories: Ethiopia
Type(s) of Legislation: Other
Subject Matter: Traditional knowledge
Issue(s): Beneficiaries or rightholders, Scope of protection, Subject matter of protection - The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act, 2016 (Act No. 16 of 2016)
Countries / territories: Zambia
Type(s) of Legislation: Sui Generis
Subject Matter: Genetic resources, Traditional cultural expressions, Traditional knowledge
Issue(s): Beneficiaries or rightholders, Exceptions and limitations - Decision No. 391 Establishing the Common Regime on Access to Genetic Resources
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Type(s) of Legislation: Sui Generis
Subject Matter: Genetic resources, Traditional knowledge
Issue(s): Beneficiaries or rightholders, Exceptions and limitations, Scope of protection, Subject matter of protection - Access to Genetic Resources and Community Knowledge, and Community Rights Proclamation No. 482/2006
Countries / territories: Ethiopia
Type(s) of Legislation: Sui Generis
Subject Matter: Genetic resources, Traditional knowledge
Issue(s): Beneficiaries or rightholders, Exceptions and limitations, Scope of protection, Subject matter of protection