Del 18 i serien World Trade Institute Advanced Studies

International Protection of Traditional Knowledge under the Law of Trademarks and Geographical Indications

A Case Study on Persian Carpets

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

2 989 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

The open access publication of this book has been published with the support of the Swiss National Science Foundation.This comprehensive book explores how traditional knowledge (TK) intersects with global intellectual and ecological discussions within the framework of intellectual property rights (IPRs). It provides practical solutions for local communities, indigenous peoples, and policymakers to protect and utilize TK effectively, including a detailed case study on Persian Carpets. Drawing on unique insights from key international organizations such as WIPO, WTO, and UNESCO, this book is an indispensable resource for legal scholars, students, and practitioners seeking to understand and strengthen TK protection under IPRs. The reader will discover strategies to prevent TK misappropriation and promote fair legal frameworks worldwide.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-10-09
Mått155 x 235 x 30 mm
Vikt778 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieWorld Trade Institute Advanced Studies
Antal sidor378
FörlagBrill
ISBN9789004721357

Tillhör följande kategorier

Folkrätt inom Juridik
Immaterialrätt inom Juridik

AcknowledgementList of Figures and TablesList of CasesAbbreviationsIntroduction1 Background on Persian Carpets and Traditional Knowledge2 The Value of TK and PCs for Local Communities3 Description of the Problem4 Methodology1 Concepts of Traditional Knowledge1 Brief Review of International Instrument Regarding TK2 What Is Traditional Knowledge?3 Who Are the Beneficiaries?4 Who Are the Beneficiaries of PCs?5 Who Might Represent Beneficiaries?6 Summary2 Intellectual Property Protection of Traditional Knowledge1 The Concept of Protection2 Intellectual Property Rights as a Tool for Protection of TK?3 Formalities for Protection4 Duration of TK Protection5 TK in the Public Domain6 A Preliminary Note on Copyright, Unfair Competition and Trade Secret7 Summary3 Protection of Persian Carpets under Trademark Law1 Introduction2 Brief Review of International Instruments Regarding Trademark Law3 What Do TKH s Expect from the Trademark Legal Regime?4 Approach for Protection of TK-Related Signs5 Beneficiaries of TK-RS6 Duration of Protection of TK-RS7 Summary and Recommendations4 Protection of Persian Carpets under Geographical Indications1 Introduction2 Brief Review of International Instruments Regarding Protection of GI s3 What Do TKH s Expect from GI s Legal Regime?4 The Possibility of Protection for PC s as Subject Matter of GI s Law5 Challenges of Protection6 Who Are Beneficiaries of the GI s?7 Duration of Protection8 Summary and RecommendationsConclusionsBibliographyIndex