Indigenous Intellectual Property Rights : Legal Obstacles and Innovative Solutions
The expert contributors from around the globe provide unique case studies to guide indigenous communities and their partners in protecting their intellectual property. Addressing the poor fit between western regimes of intellectual property rights and the requirements for safeguarding indigenous cultural resources, the authors describe positive efforts at protecting indigenous knowledge. It is an important resource for advocates for indigenous and human rights and legal scholars
1 online resource (413 pages).
9780759115477, 0759115478
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Title Page; Dedication; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; PART I LEGAL OBSTACLES; CHAPTER 1 ""As Long As the Grass Grows"": Representing Indigenous Claims Tressa Berman; CHAPTER 2 Digital Vibes and Radio Waves in Indigenous Peru Bartholomew Dean; CHAPTER 3 Intellectual Property Protection and the Market for Alaska Native Arts and Crafts Julie Hollowell; CHAPTER 4 The Amerindian Rights Movement in Guyana and Its Influence Mary Riley; PART II DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS; CHAPTER 5 Land, Tenure Systems, and Indigenous Intellectual Property Rights Catherine M. Tucker. CHAPTER 6 Benefit Sharing Under the Convention on Biological Diversity Katy MoranCHAPTER 7 Ownership of Indigenous Languages: A Case Study from Guatemala Judith M. Maxwell; PART III ACCESS AND CONTROL; CHAPTER 8 Intellectual Property Rights and Indigenous Peoples' Rights and Responsibilities Maui Solomon; CHAPTER 9 Biocolonialism and Isolates of Historic Interest Marie Annette Jaimes Guerrero; CHAPTER 10 Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Plant Resources of the Secwepemc (Shuswap) Nation Kelly P. Bannister. CHAPTER 11 Intellectual Property Rights and Indigenous Cultural Heritage in Archaeology George P. Nicholas and Kelly P. BannisterCHAPTER 12 Prior Informed Consent and Bioprospecting in Chiapas Elois Ann Berlin and Brent Berlin; Index; About the Authors