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PROTECTION
    OF
TRADITIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
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Traditional Knowledge
         (TK)
 TK associated with the biological
  resources is the knowledge about a
  country‟s biodiversity; the applied uses
  and applications of biological resources
  and the prevalent practices.
 It is an intangible component of the
  resource itself. TK has the potential of
  being transformed into commercial
  opportunity, providing useful leads for
  development of products and processes.
 Hence, a share of benefits must accrue to
  creators and holders of Traditional
  Knowledge (TK).
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What is Biodiversity?
   Biological diversity comprises all
    species of plants, animals and
    microorganisms and the variation
    between them, and the ecosystems
    of which they form a part.




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Biopiracy
   Misappropriation of TK
    for the purpose of
    seeking exclusive patent
    ownership    over   that
    knowledge.

   The process through
    which the rights to
    genetic resources and
    knowledge are “erased
    and assumed by those
    who    have       exploited
    indigenous     knowledge
    and biodiversity.
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Key Issues Surrounding
            Biopiracy
 Understanding the precise legal status
  of genetic resources and traditional
  knowledge,
 Understanding the exact boundaries of
  biopiracy in order to ensure more
  effective measures to confront this
  phenomenon,
 At
  present, bioinformatics, proteomics, ge
  netic    engineering   and    synthetic
  biology, among others, promote more
  subtle ways of misappropriation and
  illegal access to and use of genetic  5
Some Examples of Biopiracy of
       Traditional Knowledge
Colgate Case
   Colgate, the world‟s largest producer of toothpaste, patented a tooth
    cleaning powder.
   American household goods giant was granted the patent in the U.S.
    in June for what it claimed was a groundbreaking “red herbal
    dentifrice.”
   Indian activists claim that the patent is bogus because the
    ingredients - including clove oil, camphor, black pepper and
    spearmint - have been used for the same purpose for hundreds, “if
    not thousands,” of years on the subcontinent.
   However, its patent filing argues that the use of red iron oxide, which
    is less abrasive than ingredients in traditional toothpaste, is new.
   According to Colgate the old recipe has become new, and through
    this “legal contraption”, the American company intends not to pay
    royalties.
   India is in the process of creating 34 million web pages to help
    prevent the “biopiracy” of its ancient folk remedies that document
    the techniques and claim them as Indian property.
   The matter is pending before the USPTO.
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Turmeric Case
   In 1995, two Indian nationals at the University of
    Mississippi Medical Centre were granted US patent no.
    5,401,504 on "use of turmeric in wound healing".
   The Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial
    Research (CSIR) requested the US Patent and
    Trademark Office (USPTO) to re-examine the patent.
   CSIR argued that turmeric has been used for
    thousands of years for healing wounds and rashes
    and therefore its medicinal use was not novel.
   Their claim was supported by documentary evidence
    of traditional knowledge, including an ancient Sanskrit
    text and a paper published in 1953 in the Journal of
    the Indian Medical Association.
   Despite arguments by the patentees, the USPTO
    upheld the CSIR objections and revoked the patent.

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Basmati Rice Case
   In late 1997, an American company RiceTec
    Inc, was granted a patent by the US patent
    office to call the aromatic rice grown outside
    India „Basmati‟. RiceTec Inc, had been trying to
    enter the International Basmati market with
    brands like „Kasmati‟ and „Texmati‟ described
    as Basmati-type rice with minimal success.
   CSIR challenged the rice patent.
   After reexamination, the USPTO disallowed all
    the physical characteristic claims.
   The Indian Government, a strong advocate of
    geographical       indications      for     food
    products, claimed victory when the USPTO
    limited the number of claims granted to
    RiceTec.
   RiceTec still has a patent and can still call its
    rice Basmati.                                   8
Examples of Biopiracy of TK:
    An International Perspective
Hoodia Cactus Case
   Hoodia, a succulent plant, originates from the Kalahari Desert of South
    Africa. For generations it has been known to the traditionally-living San
    people as an appetite suppressant.
   In 1995 CSIR patented Hoodia‟s appetite-suppressing element (P57).
   In 1997 they licensed P57 to the UK biotech company, Phytopharm.
   In 1998, Pfizer acquired the rights to develop & market P57 as a potential
    slimming drug & cure for obesity from Phytopharm for upto $32 million.
   The San people eventually learned of this exploitation of their traditional
    knowledge, and in June 2001, launched legal action against South
    African CSIR and the pharmaceutical industry on grounds of bio-piracy.
   The CSIR claimed they had planned to inform the San of the research
    and share the benefits, but first wanted to make sure the drug proved
    successful.
   In March 2002, an understanding was reached between the CSIR and the
    San whereby the San, recognised as the custodians of traditional
    knowledge associated with the Hoodia plant, will receive a share of any
    future royalties.
   Thus San are likely to end up with only a very small percentage of
    eventual sales.                                                 9
Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi Mort.) Case
   For generations, Shamans of indigenous tribes throughout the Amazon
    basin have processed the bark of B. caapi Mort. to produce a ceremonial
    drink known as “Ayahuasca”. The Shamans use Ayahuasca (which
    means “wine of the soul”) in religious and healing ceremonies to
    diagnose and treat illness, meet with spirits, and divine the future.
   An American, Loren Miller obtained US Plant Patent 5,751 in June 1986,
    granting him rights over an alleged variety of B. caapi Mort. which he
    had collected from a domestic garden in Amazon and had called “Da
    Vine”. The patent claimed that Da Vine represented a new and distinct
    variety of B. caapi Mort., primarily because of the flower colour.
   The Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organisations of the Amazon
    Basin (COICA), which represents more than 400 indigenous tribes in the
    Amazon region, along with others, protested about a wrong patent that
    was given on a plant species.
   They protested that Ayahuasca had been known to natives of the
    Amazon rainforest and it is used in traditional medicine and cultivated
    for that purpose for generations, so Miller could not have discovered it,
    and should not have been granted such rights, which in effect,
    appropriated indigenous traditional knowledge.
   On reexamination, USPTO revoked this patent on 3rd November 1999.
   However, the inventor was able to convince the USPTO on 17th April
    2001, the original claims were reconfirmed and the patent rights
    restored to the innovator.

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Convention on Biodiversity
         (CBD)
   Signed by 150 government leaders at
    the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
   Came into force on 29 December 1993.
   India is also a party to the CBD.
   Secured rights to control access to
    genetic resources for the countries in
    which those resources are located.
   Article 8(j) of the CBD deals with issues
    relating    to    traditional knowledge
    associated with biological resources.
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Main Objectives of CBD
   conservation of biological diversity

   sustainable use of the components
    of biological diversity

   fair and equitable sharing of the
    benefits arising out of the
    utilization of genetic resources

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National Attempts to
     Protect TK- India
 National    Biological    Diversity
  Act, 2002
 Patents Act, 1970 through its
  amendments in 2005
 Protection of Plant Varieties and
  Farmers‟ Rights Act, 2001
 Geographical Indications Act, 2003

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Biological Diversity Act,
               2002
   Gives effect to the mandate of CBD and to some
    extent the Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for
    Food and Agriculture (PGRFA), 2001.
   Addresses generally issues of biodiversity
    management, and PGR management in particular.
   Main focus is to address the issue of bio-piracy
    and to protect, respect and conserve TK related
    to PGRs of local people.
   Nodal Agency – National Biodiversity Authority;
   State     Biodiversity    Boards,     Biodiversity
    Management committees are also created
   Biodiversity Funds at central, state and local
    levels.
   To check bio-piracy, access to PGRs is regulated.
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Main Provisions of the Act
Act provides for the prior approval of the NBA:
  • By foreign individuals, companies or associations to
    obtain any biological resources occurring in India or
    knowledge thereto for research, commercial utilization,
    bio-survey or bio-utilization.
  • Transfer of research result relating to these resources,
    publication of research papers etc. is exempted;
    collaborative research projects also exempted; if
    guidelines are followed.
  • Prior permission is also required if inventor seeking any
    kind of IPR in or outside India of an invention based on
    biological research or information on a biological
    resource obtained from India.
  • For patent, prior permission of the NBA required after the
    acceptance of the patent but before the sealing of the
    patent by the patent authority concerned.
  • The NBA may take steps to oppose the grant of IPRs
    outside India.
  • NBA may impose benefit sharing fee or royalty or both on
    the commercial utilization of such IPR related product.
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 The    NBA,     while      granting
 approval, will ensure equitable
 sharing of benefits on mutually
 agreed terms – between persons
 seeking approval, local bodies
 concerned and the benefit claimers.

 NBA to frame guidelines on access
 and benefit sharing – Benefit Sharing
 may be in monetary or non-monetary
 terms, including joint ownership of
 IPRs with the NBA or identified
 claimers (sec. 21).

National Bio-diversity Fund to channel
 benefits to the claimers.
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Patents (Amendment) Act,
          2005
 Makes      biological    processes     as
  patentable,                    including
  biochemical,     biotechnological    and
  microbiological processes (sec. 5).
 Microorganisms are patentable (sec.
  3(j)).
 For       patent        on     biological
  material, specifications must disclose
  the source and geographical origin of
  the biological material used in the
  invention (sec. 10(d)).
 Non-disclosure a ground for opposition
  of the patent (sec. 25)
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   A patent is refused or revoked for giving
    wrong information about the source of
    geographical     origin   of  biological
    material (sec. 64(p)(q)).
   Plant varieties or essentially biological
    processes are non-patentable (sec.3).
   An invention which, in effect, is
    traditional knowledge or which is an
    aggregation or duplication of known
    properties of     traditionally known
    component/s is also non-patentable
    (sec.3 (p)).
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Protection of Plant Varieties
and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001
   Makes provisions for benefit-sharing and
    compensation for traditional, rural and
    tribal communities.
   Creates a nodal body – Plant Varieties and
    Farmers‟ Rights Protection Authority at
    the national level.
   Provides for a National Gene Fund.
   Authority is empowered to determine the
    benefit sharing for individuals or groups
    when a protected variety is developed,
    using their genetic material.
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   Amount of compensation dependent
    upon the extent and use of their
    genetic material and the commercial
    utility of the variety.

   Amount from the benefit sharing will
    be credited in the Gene Fund, village
    community be paid out of it for
    conservation and sustainable use of
    GRs


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Geographical Indications Act,
               2003
   GIs are collective rights owned by the
    concerned communities. In India 'The
    Geographical      Indications    of     Goods
    (Registration and Protection) Act (GI Act) was
    enacted in 2003 in compliance with India's
    obligations under TRIPS at the WTO.


   GI acts as a signaling device that helps
    producers differentiate their products from
    competing products in the market and
    enables them to build a reputation and
    goodwill around their products, which often
    fetch a premium price.                    21
Interface Between Geographical
Indication & Traditional Knowledge
   Geographical Indications can be applied to the
    tangible manifestations of traditional knowledge
    that can be identified with a geographical region.
   GI Law can be used to make a policy that facilitates
    growth based on TK across geographical regions
    of the country.
   The law of GI‟s is a law facilitating holistic
    economic development and public policy to that
    effect.
   It gives rights to community organization and
    association of manufacturers of goods to exploit
    GI leading to more equitable and distributed
    growth potential.
   Marries social justice and sustainable growth with
    Intellectual Property Law.                         22
What is TKDL??
 Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), an
  electronic database which provides information on
  traditional knowledge existing in the country.
 TKDL acts a bridge between the traditional knowledge
  information existing in local languages and the patent
  examiners at IPOs.
   It is a collaborative project between CSIR, Ministry of
    Science & Technology and Department of AYUSH
    (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
    Homeopathy), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and
    is being implemented at CSIR.
   This database enables the Patent Offices all over the
    world to search and examine any prevalent prior art,
    and thereby prevent incorrect grant of patent on
    products/processes based on knowledge in public
    domain.                                             23
Documentation of Bio-diversity
           TKDL
   The Bio-diversity Management Committees (at
    local   level)   are     entrusted   with  the
    documentation of bio-diversity – in order to
    monitor and protect bio-resources to curb bio-
    piracy and effectively challenge the IPRs
    granted in foreign jurisdictions.
   Varied private experiments in documentations
    are already underway – open registers and
    close registers modes exist
   Other successful peoples‟ biodiversity
    registers are Shristi and Honey bee.


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New TKDL Disclosures by
      Indian Patent Office
   The official Indian Patent Office Website
    has put up a list of all the applications that
    are pending and belong, as per the
    judgment exercised by the Patent Office, to
    the category of Traditional Knowledge.
   The list contains, in its present form, the
    application number, date of filing, the
    publication date, the title of the invention
    and the name and address of the
    applicant.
   In case of any discrepancy, one has been
    asked to contact delhi-patent@nic.in
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APPLICATION DATE OF                                APPLICANT APPLICANT PUBLICATION
Sr.No                               TITLE OF INVENTION
          NUMBER     FILING                                  NAME     ADDRESS     DATE



                                  "AYURVEDIC CHOCOLATE
                                  COMPOSITION AS
                                                                       D-38,
                                  DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR
                                                                       INDUSTRIAL
                                  NUTRIENTS AND
                        17-Feb-                          ARVIND        AREA,
 1      348/DEL/2010              MEDICATIONS WITH                                27-Jul-2012
                        2010                             KUMAR         HARIDWAR,
                                  ACTIVE AMOUNT OF HERBS
                                                                       UTTRAKHA
                                  INCLUDING SHILAJEET
                                                                       ND, INDIA
                                  AND COW URINE
                                  CONTENTS."

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        11
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                        15-Dec-                                     CHEMPERI
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                        2010                                        (P.O),
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                                  CAUSE BY MIGRAINE        VAIDYAR
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Contd.
                                                                     ENTOMOLOGY
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                                                                     RESEARCH
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                                                            SAVARIMU
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5                         BUTANOATE, A NOVEL CYTOKINE                COLLEGE,
    12          2012                                        IGNACIMU             2012
                          MODULATOR FROM THE LEAVES OF               NUNGAMBAK
                                                            THU
                          CLERODENDRUM PHLOMIDIS L.F.                KAM,
                                                                     CHENNAI-600
                                                                     034

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    2450/CHE/20 20-Jun-   HERBAL CREAM FOR THE TREATMENT            UNIVERSITY     13-Jul-
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                                                            DAN RAO
                                                                    VIDYARANYA
                                                                    PURI,
                                                                    WARANGAL
                                                                                          27
TKDL and Access Agreements
   At the end of the day the TKDL is increasing the
    quality of the patents that are granted in their
    foreign jurisdictions. Thus even these foreign
    countries are gaining from access to the TKDL.
    It‟s a win-win situation for both India and other
    countries.

   TKDL      Access    Agreement        has   in-built
    safeguards on non-disclosure to protect India‟s
    interest against any possible misuse. Under the
    agreement,      the    patent     examiners     at
    International Patent Offices can utilize TKDL for
    patent search and examination purpose only
    and cannot reveal the content to any third party
    unless it is necessary for citation purpose.
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ABS Mechanism




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Access and Benefit sharing
     for export of neem leaf
      (Azhadirachta indica)
   Bio India Biologicals (Indian
    firm) exported neem leaf
    accessed     from    Andhra
    Pradesh.
   Royalty of 0.053 Million
    received by NBA
   In    2010,     NBA       has
    transferred an amount of
    Rs.20,000/- to Amarchinta
    BMC in Andhra Pradesh
    towards benefit sharing.
    The amount utilized for
    awareness       programme;
    planting    saplings     and
    fencing.                        30
Access to Sea Weed
(Kappaphycusalvarezii) from
coastal districts of Tamil Nadu
 Ms. Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd
  (MNC) and M/s. Ganesan and Sons
  (Indian firm) submitted applications for
  exporting the dry sea weed.
 The sea weed was collected from the
  Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Coastal
 Tamil Nadu having the knowledge and
  skills of sea weed cultivation and
  exported for commercial purpose.
 The agreements were signed with NBA
  and the royalty amount was paid.       31
TKDL Outcome Against
        Biopiracy
GINGER CASE:
 British Pharma firm filed for
  patent     in     2006      for
  pharmaceutical composition
  using ginger, claiming it
  discovered use of ginger and
  kutki plant in treatment of
  cold.
 India cited medicinal texts
  dating back to the 18th
  century on use of ginger to
  treat cough, asthma & lung
  diseases      using       TKDL
  database.
 British patent office accepts
  Indian    evidence,     rejects
  application 5 years later.
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TKDL REMEDIES THROUGH
             GI’s
   GI Law can be used to make a policy that
    facilitates growth based on traditional
    knowledge across geographical regions of
    the country.


   GI law facilitates holistic economic
    development and public policy to that
    effect. It gives rights to community
    organisation     and   association     of
    manufacturers of goods to exploit GI
    leading to more equitable and distributed
    growth potential.
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GI-TKDL MERGER
   Under Articles 1 (2) and 10 of the Paris Convention for
    the Protection of Industrial Property, geographical
    indications are covered as an element of IPRs. They are
    also covered under Articles 22 to 24 of the Trade Related
    Aspects       of     Intellectual    Property      Rights
    (TRIPS) Agreement, which was part of the Agreements
    concluding the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations.
    India, as a member of the World Trade Organization
    (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods
    (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force
    with effect from 15th September 2003. Examples of GI in
    Tamilnadu: Madurai Jasmine, Tanjore Veena, Bhavani
    Jamukkalam, Salem Mango, Kanjeepuram Silk, Bodi
    Cardamom etc.


   Further, there was a ground-breaking deal between
    UNCLE CHIPS and potato growers in Punjab wherein it
    was agreed that GI indications would be accorded to in
    order to protect interests of the potato growing farm
    communities in Punjab.
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Some More Examples of GI
Multani Mitti:
   It was one of the earliest substances to ever be
    used as a beauty mask.

   It consists of a lime-rich clay from the far
    northwestern region of India to which is added
    rice bran and milk. Although it is an effective
    clay for improving the facial complexion, it is
    also used to draw toxins from the skin of the
    entire body.

   Scientifically, it has been shown to be
    bacteriostatic against gram positive bacteria; it
    can even be administered internally in cases of
    poisoning to decrease the absorption of the
    harmful substance.

   Because of its high mineral content and
    moisturizing effect, it helps nourish the skin,
    nails, and hair. It is reputed to help reduce
    arthritic pain caused by inflammation.
   Generally speaking, mud reduces the pain
    associated with burns, insect, and bee stings
    (bears roll in the mud when they‟re stung) and
    will draw out heat through the skin.                35
GOOD LOOK Wayco Wipes:
   GOOD LOOK Wet Wipes, a product of Wayco Research (UK) Ltd.,
    London, gives perfect remedy from the humanity and wipe out
    the fear factor of perspiration & odour which results after rain
    and makes life miserable.
   Also brings freshness as it leaves behind a pleasing fragrance of
    lemon or jasmine and soothing coolness when applied to face or
    any other part of the body which precipitates the most.
   One of their major ingredients is ALOE VERA- Aloe vera, also
    known as the true or medicinal aloe, is a species of succulent
    plant in the genus Aloe that is believed to have originated in the
    Sudan.
   Aloe vera grows in arid climates and is widely distributed in
    Africa, India, and other arid areas.
   The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicines
    and cosmetics.
   Many scientific studies of the use of aloe vera suggest that Aloe
    vera extracts are useful in the treatment of wound and burn
    healing, minor skin infections, sebaceous cyst, diabetes, and
    elevated blood lipids in humans.
   These positive effects are thought to be due to the presence of
    compounds such as polysaccharides, mannans, anthraquinones,
    and lectins.
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Calamine Lotion:
 Kaolinite is one of the
  most common minerals
  used in calamine lotions;
  it is mined, as kaolin, in
  Brazil, India, Australia, K
  orea,      the     People's
  Republic of China.
 There     is    always     a
  Predominance of kaolin
  in tropical soils. Kaolinite
  clay        occurs        in
  abundance in soils that
  have formed from the
  chemical weathering of
  rocks in hot, moist
  climates- for example in
  tropical rainforest areas.

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Veet
   Veet, is a current trademark of chemical
    depilatory internationally-sold products
    manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser Hair
    removal creams, mousses and gels, and
    waxes are produced under this brand.
   Nelumbo    nucifera   is one of the
    ingredients of Veet, which is known by
    number of names including Indian
    Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or
    simply Lotus, is a plant in the
    monogeneric family Nelumbonaceae.
   This plant is an aquatic perennial. Native
    to        Tropical        Asia        and
    Queensland, Australia, it is commonly
    cultivated in water gardens.
   The pink lotus is the national flowers of
    India. Nelumbo nucifera flower extract is
    the INCI (International Nomenclature of
    Cosmetic Ingredients) term for lotus
    blossom extract from Indian lotus
    flowers. It has excellent astringent
    properties, for example, thus refining the
    skin.
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3 Phases of TK Management

 Before documentation
 During documentation
 After documentation




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Before Documentation- 5 Steps

   Planning the documentation process
   Broadly understanding indigenous
    peoples and community interests and
    needs
   Defining the objectives: what is sought ?
   Participation and prior informed consent
   Assessing legal issues: IP
    considerations

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IP Issues
 Conducting an IP Assessment
 Assessing the subject matter to be
  documented
 Assessing applicable IP laws
 Assessing other applicable legal
  regimes
 Developing an IP Management Strategy
  to implement the IP Objectives

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During Documentation- 2 Steps

 Obtaining, organizing, systematizing,
  maintaining and transmitting TK
 Continuously informing indigenous
  peoples and communities about
  progress in documentation process




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During Documentation-
             Check List
   Ensure appropriate PIC documentation (or evidence) has been
    obtained (or is obtained during this phase of the process)
   Document TK in a precise and standardized manner (including
    through indigenous and local nomenclature or classifications or
    local management systems)
   Do not disclose non disclosed or confidential TK
   Follow agreed guidelines or conducts, obligations and legislation
    and regulations (including ABS) in place
   Regularly inform stakeholders, especially indigenous people and
    communities, about advances and progress in the documentation
    process
   Verify whether technological safeties for processing and
    managing data are operational (safety of the database or
    registration devices)
   Adapt technology to local needs (if documentation involves
    interaction directly with indigenous peoples and communities)
   Ensure appropriate disclaimers are developed and made visible   43
During Documentation- IP
             Issues
 Recording TK and Associated GR
 Managing Disclosure
 Managing Confidentiality
 Key IP clauses for confidentiality
  contracts among documentation
  partners
 Sample confidentiality contracts which
  have been used in documentation
  initiatives
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After Documentation- 3 Steps

 Promoting the TK documentation
  database or register
 Monitoring uses and users of
  documented TK
 Verifying whether initial planning
  objectives and milestones have been
  met



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After Documentation-
               Check List
   Verify that TK documentation planning objectives have
    been met
   Verify that comments and inputs made by stakeholders
    (especially indigenous peoples and communities) have
    been appropriately addressed
   Check who is accessing and using TK (if this was the
    case)
   Check whether and how national IP offices are using
    the documented TK
   Inform indigenous peoples and communities about the
    progress and results of the TK documentation process
   Ensure management of the database or register is in
    hands of competent and technologically savvy
    professionals (or a well trained community member(s)
    if they are to ultimately create and manage the
    database).
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After Documentation-
          IP Issues
 Positive Protection: Acquisition of
  IP Rights
 Defensive Protection: Public
  Disclosure
 Establishment and Use of
  Databases
 Enforcement of IP Rights



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BIBLIOGRAPHY
   http://ebookcashstreams.com/HotNewsBlog/ta
    g/mahyco-monsanto/
   nbaindia.org/
   www.nbaindia.org/docs/exhibition_reportfinal.
    pdf
   envfor.nic.in/legis/legis.html
   www.elaw.org/node/1341
   http://www.google.co.in/search?q=colgate+bio
    piracy+of+toothpaste&hl=en&rlz=1R2RNSN_e
    nIN389&prmd=ivns&ei=y2xTTv3XGsLprAfot53
    aDg&start=60&sa=N&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&
    biw=1280&bih=568&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&ei=G
    W1TTvLAKI3JrQe42fTkDg
   http://groups.google.com/group/spicyip?hl=en.
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Protection of Traditional Knowledge

  • 1. PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE 1
  • 2. Traditional Knowledge (TK)  TK associated with the biological resources is the knowledge about a country‟s biodiversity; the applied uses and applications of biological resources and the prevalent practices.  It is an intangible component of the resource itself. TK has the potential of being transformed into commercial opportunity, providing useful leads for development of products and processes.  Hence, a share of benefits must accrue to creators and holders of Traditional Knowledge (TK). 2
  • 3. What is Biodiversity?  Biological diversity comprises all species of plants, animals and microorganisms and the variation between them, and the ecosystems of which they form a part. 3
  • 4. Biopiracy  Misappropriation of TK for the purpose of seeking exclusive patent ownership over that knowledge.  The process through which the rights to genetic resources and knowledge are “erased and assumed by those who have exploited indigenous knowledge and biodiversity. 4
  • 5. Key Issues Surrounding Biopiracy  Understanding the precise legal status of genetic resources and traditional knowledge,  Understanding the exact boundaries of biopiracy in order to ensure more effective measures to confront this phenomenon,  At present, bioinformatics, proteomics, ge netic engineering and synthetic biology, among others, promote more subtle ways of misappropriation and illegal access to and use of genetic 5
  • 6. Some Examples of Biopiracy of Traditional Knowledge Colgate Case  Colgate, the world‟s largest producer of toothpaste, patented a tooth cleaning powder.  American household goods giant was granted the patent in the U.S. in June for what it claimed was a groundbreaking “red herbal dentifrice.”  Indian activists claim that the patent is bogus because the ingredients - including clove oil, camphor, black pepper and spearmint - have been used for the same purpose for hundreds, “if not thousands,” of years on the subcontinent.  However, its patent filing argues that the use of red iron oxide, which is less abrasive than ingredients in traditional toothpaste, is new.  According to Colgate the old recipe has become new, and through this “legal contraption”, the American company intends not to pay royalties.  India is in the process of creating 34 million web pages to help prevent the “biopiracy” of its ancient folk remedies that document the techniques and claim them as Indian property.  The matter is pending before the USPTO. 6
  • 7. Turmeric Case  In 1995, two Indian nationals at the University of Mississippi Medical Centre were granted US patent no. 5,401,504 on "use of turmeric in wound healing".  The Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) requested the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to re-examine the patent.  CSIR argued that turmeric has been used for thousands of years for healing wounds and rashes and therefore its medicinal use was not novel.  Their claim was supported by documentary evidence of traditional knowledge, including an ancient Sanskrit text and a paper published in 1953 in the Journal of the Indian Medical Association.  Despite arguments by the patentees, the USPTO upheld the CSIR objections and revoked the patent. 7
  • 8. Basmati Rice Case  In late 1997, an American company RiceTec Inc, was granted a patent by the US patent office to call the aromatic rice grown outside India „Basmati‟. RiceTec Inc, had been trying to enter the International Basmati market with brands like „Kasmati‟ and „Texmati‟ described as Basmati-type rice with minimal success.  CSIR challenged the rice patent.  After reexamination, the USPTO disallowed all the physical characteristic claims.  The Indian Government, a strong advocate of geographical indications for food products, claimed victory when the USPTO limited the number of claims granted to RiceTec.  RiceTec still has a patent and can still call its rice Basmati. 8
  • 9. Examples of Biopiracy of TK: An International Perspective Hoodia Cactus Case  Hoodia, a succulent plant, originates from the Kalahari Desert of South Africa. For generations it has been known to the traditionally-living San people as an appetite suppressant.  In 1995 CSIR patented Hoodia‟s appetite-suppressing element (P57).  In 1997 they licensed P57 to the UK biotech company, Phytopharm.  In 1998, Pfizer acquired the rights to develop & market P57 as a potential slimming drug & cure for obesity from Phytopharm for upto $32 million.  The San people eventually learned of this exploitation of their traditional knowledge, and in June 2001, launched legal action against South African CSIR and the pharmaceutical industry on grounds of bio-piracy.  The CSIR claimed they had planned to inform the San of the research and share the benefits, but first wanted to make sure the drug proved successful.  In March 2002, an understanding was reached between the CSIR and the San whereby the San, recognised as the custodians of traditional knowledge associated with the Hoodia plant, will receive a share of any future royalties.  Thus San are likely to end up with only a very small percentage of eventual sales. 9
  • 10. Ayahuasca (Banisteriopsis caapi Mort.) Case  For generations, Shamans of indigenous tribes throughout the Amazon basin have processed the bark of B. caapi Mort. to produce a ceremonial drink known as “Ayahuasca”. The Shamans use Ayahuasca (which means “wine of the soul”) in religious and healing ceremonies to diagnose and treat illness, meet with spirits, and divine the future.  An American, Loren Miller obtained US Plant Patent 5,751 in June 1986, granting him rights over an alleged variety of B. caapi Mort. which he had collected from a domestic garden in Amazon and had called “Da Vine”. The patent claimed that Da Vine represented a new and distinct variety of B. caapi Mort., primarily because of the flower colour.  The Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organisations of the Amazon Basin (COICA), which represents more than 400 indigenous tribes in the Amazon region, along with others, protested about a wrong patent that was given on a plant species.  They protested that Ayahuasca had been known to natives of the Amazon rainforest and it is used in traditional medicine and cultivated for that purpose for generations, so Miller could not have discovered it, and should not have been granted such rights, which in effect, appropriated indigenous traditional knowledge.  On reexamination, USPTO revoked this patent on 3rd November 1999.  However, the inventor was able to convince the USPTO on 17th April 2001, the original claims were reconfirmed and the patent rights restored to the innovator. 10
  • 11. Convention on Biodiversity (CBD)  Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.  Came into force on 29 December 1993.  India is also a party to the CBD.  Secured rights to control access to genetic resources for the countries in which those resources are located.  Article 8(j) of the CBD deals with issues relating to traditional knowledge associated with biological resources. 11
  • 12. Main Objectives of CBD  conservation of biological diversity  sustainable use of the components of biological diversity  fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources 12
  • 13. National Attempts to Protect TK- India  National Biological Diversity Act, 2002  Patents Act, 1970 through its amendments in 2005  Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers‟ Rights Act, 2001  Geographical Indications Act, 2003 13
  • 14. Biological Diversity Act, 2002  Gives effect to the mandate of CBD and to some extent the Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA), 2001.  Addresses generally issues of biodiversity management, and PGR management in particular.  Main focus is to address the issue of bio-piracy and to protect, respect and conserve TK related to PGRs of local people.  Nodal Agency – National Biodiversity Authority;  State Biodiversity Boards, Biodiversity Management committees are also created  Biodiversity Funds at central, state and local levels.  To check bio-piracy, access to PGRs is regulated. 14
  • 15. Main Provisions of the Act Act provides for the prior approval of the NBA: • By foreign individuals, companies or associations to obtain any biological resources occurring in India or knowledge thereto for research, commercial utilization, bio-survey or bio-utilization. • Transfer of research result relating to these resources, publication of research papers etc. is exempted; collaborative research projects also exempted; if guidelines are followed. • Prior permission is also required if inventor seeking any kind of IPR in or outside India of an invention based on biological research or information on a biological resource obtained from India. • For patent, prior permission of the NBA required after the acceptance of the patent but before the sealing of the patent by the patent authority concerned. • The NBA may take steps to oppose the grant of IPRs outside India. • NBA may impose benefit sharing fee or royalty or both on the commercial utilization of such IPR related product. 15
  • 16.  The NBA, while granting approval, will ensure equitable sharing of benefits on mutually agreed terms – between persons seeking approval, local bodies concerned and the benefit claimers.  NBA to frame guidelines on access and benefit sharing – Benefit Sharing may be in monetary or non-monetary terms, including joint ownership of IPRs with the NBA or identified claimers (sec. 21). National Bio-diversity Fund to channel benefits to the claimers. 16
  • 17. Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005  Makes biological processes as patentable, including biochemical, biotechnological and microbiological processes (sec. 5).  Microorganisms are patentable (sec. 3(j)).  For patent on biological material, specifications must disclose the source and geographical origin of the biological material used in the invention (sec. 10(d)).  Non-disclosure a ground for opposition of the patent (sec. 25) 17
  • 18. A patent is refused or revoked for giving wrong information about the source of geographical origin of biological material (sec. 64(p)(q)).  Plant varieties or essentially biological processes are non-patentable (sec.3).  An invention which, in effect, is traditional knowledge or which is an aggregation or duplication of known properties of traditionally known component/s is also non-patentable (sec.3 (p)). 18
  • 19. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001  Makes provisions for benefit-sharing and compensation for traditional, rural and tribal communities.  Creates a nodal body – Plant Varieties and Farmers‟ Rights Protection Authority at the national level.  Provides for a National Gene Fund.  Authority is empowered to determine the benefit sharing for individuals or groups when a protected variety is developed, using their genetic material. 19
  • 20. Amount of compensation dependent upon the extent and use of their genetic material and the commercial utility of the variety.  Amount from the benefit sharing will be credited in the Gene Fund, village community be paid out of it for conservation and sustainable use of GRs 20
  • 21. Geographical Indications Act, 2003  GIs are collective rights owned by the concerned communities. In India 'The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act (GI Act) was enacted in 2003 in compliance with India's obligations under TRIPS at the WTO.  GI acts as a signaling device that helps producers differentiate their products from competing products in the market and enables them to build a reputation and goodwill around their products, which often fetch a premium price. 21
  • 22. Interface Between Geographical Indication & Traditional Knowledge  Geographical Indications can be applied to the tangible manifestations of traditional knowledge that can be identified with a geographical region.  GI Law can be used to make a policy that facilitates growth based on TK across geographical regions of the country.  The law of GI‟s is a law facilitating holistic economic development and public policy to that effect.  It gives rights to community organization and association of manufacturers of goods to exploit GI leading to more equitable and distributed growth potential.  Marries social justice and sustainable growth with Intellectual Property Law. 22
  • 23. What is TKDL??  Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), an electronic database which provides information on traditional knowledge existing in the country.  TKDL acts a bridge between the traditional knowledge information existing in local languages and the patent examiners at IPOs.  It is a collaborative project between CSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology and Department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and is being implemented at CSIR.  This database enables the Patent Offices all over the world to search and examine any prevalent prior art, and thereby prevent incorrect grant of patent on products/processes based on knowledge in public domain. 23
  • 24. Documentation of Bio-diversity TKDL  The Bio-diversity Management Committees (at local level) are entrusted with the documentation of bio-diversity – in order to monitor and protect bio-resources to curb bio- piracy and effectively challenge the IPRs granted in foreign jurisdictions.  Varied private experiments in documentations are already underway – open registers and close registers modes exist  Other successful peoples‟ biodiversity registers are Shristi and Honey bee. 24
  • 25. New TKDL Disclosures by Indian Patent Office  The official Indian Patent Office Website has put up a list of all the applications that are pending and belong, as per the judgment exercised by the Patent Office, to the category of Traditional Knowledge.  The list contains, in its present form, the application number, date of filing, the publication date, the title of the invention and the name and address of the applicant.  In case of any discrepancy, one has been asked to contact delhi-patent@nic.in 25
  • 26. APPLICATION DATE OF APPLICANT APPLICANT PUBLICATION Sr.No TITLE OF INVENTION NUMBER FILING NAME ADDRESS DATE "AYURVEDIC CHOCOLATE COMPOSITION AS D-38, DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL NUTRIENTS AND 17-Feb- ARVIND AREA, 1 348/DEL/2010 MEDICATIONS WITH 27-Jul-2012 2010 KUMAR HARIDWAR, ACTIVE AMOUNT OF HERBS UTTRAKHA INCLUDING SHILAJEET ND, INDIA AND COW URINE CONTENTS." 45, PLACE PIERRE ABEL COSMETIC COMPOSITION FABRE GANCE, F- 5212/DELNP/20 2 06-Jul-2011 CONTAINING A LOCUST DERMO- 92100 27-Jul-2012 11 BEAN GUM HYDROLYSATE COSMETIQU BOULOGNE- E BILLANCOU RT, FRANCE, MAMPUZHA CKAL(HOUS A COMBINATION OF PARTS MAMPUZHA E), OF FIVE PLANTS CKAL 15-Dec- CHEMPERI 3 3851/CHE/2010 PROCESSED IN COCONUT THOMAS 20-Jul-2012 2010 (P.O), MILK THAT REDUCE PAIN GEORGE KANNURE CAUSE BY MIGRAINE VAIDYAR (DT.) - 670 632. 26
  • 27. Contd. ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH SAVARIMU INSTIUTE, 2371/CHE/20 14-Jun- A HERBAL FORMULATION FOR THU 13-Jul- 4 LOYOLA 12 2012 CONTROLLING VECTOR MOSQUITOES IGNACIMU 2012 COLLEGE, THU CHENNAI - 600 034 ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION OF 3- INSTITUTE, SAVARIMU HYDROXY-2-METHOXY SODIUM LOYOLA 2382/CHE/20 14-Jun- THU 13-Jul- 5 BUTANOATE, A NOVEL CYTOKINE COLLEGE, 12 2012 IGNACIMU 2012 MODULATOR FROM THE LEAVES OF NUNGAMBAK THU CLERODENDRUM PHLOMIDIS L.F. KAM, CHENNAI-600 034 5-11-509, OPP. ALL INDIA RADIO, Y. 2450/CHE/20 20-Jun- HERBAL CREAM FOR THE TREATMENT UNIVERSITY 13-Jul- 6 MADHUSU 12 2012 OF LEUCODERMA ROAD, 2012 DAN RAO VIDYARANYA PURI, WARANGAL 27
  • 28. TKDL and Access Agreements  At the end of the day the TKDL is increasing the quality of the patents that are granted in their foreign jurisdictions. Thus even these foreign countries are gaining from access to the TKDL. It‟s a win-win situation for both India and other countries.  TKDL Access Agreement has in-built safeguards on non-disclosure to protect India‟s interest against any possible misuse. Under the agreement, the patent examiners at International Patent Offices can utilize TKDL for patent search and examination purpose only and cannot reveal the content to any third party unless it is necessary for citation purpose. 28
  • 30. Access and Benefit sharing for export of neem leaf (Azhadirachta indica)  Bio India Biologicals (Indian firm) exported neem leaf accessed from Andhra Pradesh.  Royalty of 0.053 Million received by NBA  In 2010, NBA has transferred an amount of Rs.20,000/- to Amarchinta BMC in Andhra Pradesh towards benefit sharing. The amount utilized for awareness programme; planting saplings and fencing. 30
  • 31. Access to Sea Weed (Kappaphycusalvarezii) from coastal districts of Tamil Nadu  Ms. Pepsico India Holdings Pvt. Ltd (MNC) and M/s. Ganesan and Sons (Indian firm) submitted applications for exporting the dry sea weed.  The sea weed was collected from the Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Coastal  Tamil Nadu having the knowledge and skills of sea weed cultivation and exported for commercial purpose.  The agreements were signed with NBA and the royalty amount was paid. 31
  • 32. TKDL Outcome Against Biopiracy GINGER CASE:  British Pharma firm filed for patent in 2006 for pharmaceutical composition using ginger, claiming it discovered use of ginger and kutki plant in treatment of cold.  India cited medicinal texts dating back to the 18th century on use of ginger to treat cough, asthma & lung diseases using TKDL database.  British patent office accepts Indian evidence, rejects application 5 years later. 32
  • 33. TKDL REMEDIES THROUGH GI’s  GI Law can be used to make a policy that facilitates growth based on traditional knowledge across geographical regions of the country.  GI law facilitates holistic economic development and public policy to that effect. It gives rights to community organisation and association of manufacturers of goods to exploit GI leading to more equitable and distributed growth potential. 33
  • 34. GI-TKDL MERGER  Under Articles 1 (2) and 10 of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, geographical indications are covered as an element of IPRs. They are also covered under Articles 22 to 24 of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which was part of the Agreements concluding the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15th September 2003. Examples of GI in Tamilnadu: Madurai Jasmine, Tanjore Veena, Bhavani Jamukkalam, Salem Mango, Kanjeepuram Silk, Bodi Cardamom etc.  Further, there was a ground-breaking deal between UNCLE CHIPS and potato growers in Punjab wherein it was agreed that GI indications would be accorded to in order to protect interests of the potato growing farm communities in Punjab. 34
  • 35. Some More Examples of GI Multani Mitti:  It was one of the earliest substances to ever be used as a beauty mask.  It consists of a lime-rich clay from the far northwestern region of India to which is added rice bran and milk. Although it is an effective clay for improving the facial complexion, it is also used to draw toxins from the skin of the entire body.  Scientifically, it has been shown to be bacteriostatic against gram positive bacteria; it can even be administered internally in cases of poisoning to decrease the absorption of the harmful substance.  Because of its high mineral content and moisturizing effect, it helps nourish the skin, nails, and hair. It is reputed to help reduce arthritic pain caused by inflammation.  Generally speaking, mud reduces the pain associated with burns, insect, and bee stings (bears roll in the mud when they‟re stung) and will draw out heat through the skin. 35
  • 36. GOOD LOOK Wayco Wipes:  GOOD LOOK Wet Wipes, a product of Wayco Research (UK) Ltd., London, gives perfect remedy from the humanity and wipe out the fear factor of perspiration & odour which results after rain and makes life miserable.  Also brings freshness as it leaves behind a pleasing fragrance of lemon or jasmine and soothing coolness when applied to face or any other part of the body which precipitates the most.  One of their major ingredients is ALOE VERA- Aloe vera, also known as the true or medicinal aloe, is a species of succulent plant in the genus Aloe that is believed to have originated in the Sudan.  Aloe vera grows in arid climates and is widely distributed in Africa, India, and other arid areas.  The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicines and cosmetics.  Many scientific studies of the use of aloe vera suggest that Aloe vera extracts are useful in the treatment of wound and burn healing, minor skin infections, sebaceous cyst, diabetes, and elevated blood lipids in humans.  These positive effects are thought to be due to the presence of compounds such as polysaccharides, mannans, anthraquinones, and lectins. 36
  • 37. Calamine Lotion:  Kaolinite is one of the most common minerals used in calamine lotions; it is mined, as kaolin, in Brazil, India, Australia, K orea, the People's Republic of China.  There is always a Predominance of kaolin in tropical soils. Kaolinite clay occurs in abundance in soils that have formed from the chemical weathering of rocks in hot, moist climates- for example in tropical rainforest areas. 37
  • 38. Veet  Veet, is a current trademark of chemical depilatory internationally-sold products manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser Hair removal creams, mousses and gels, and waxes are produced under this brand.  Nelumbo nucifera is one of the ingredients of Veet, which is known by number of names including Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus, is a plant in the monogeneric family Nelumbonaceae.  This plant is an aquatic perennial. Native to Tropical Asia and Queensland, Australia, it is commonly cultivated in water gardens.  The pink lotus is the national flowers of India. Nelumbo nucifera flower extract is the INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) term for lotus blossom extract from Indian lotus flowers. It has excellent astringent properties, for example, thus refining the skin. 38
  • 39. 3 Phases of TK Management  Before documentation  During documentation  After documentation 39
  • 40. Before Documentation- 5 Steps  Planning the documentation process  Broadly understanding indigenous peoples and community interests and needs  Defining the objectives: what is sought ?  Participation and prior informed consent  Assessing legal issues: IP considerations 40
  • 41. IP Issues  Conducting an IP Assessment  Assessing the subject matter to be documented  Assessing applicable IP laws  Assessing other applicable legal regimes  Developing an IP Management Strategy to implement the IP Objectives 41
  • 42. During Documentation- 2 Steps  Obtaining, organizing, systematizing, maintaining and transmitting TK  Continuously informing indigenous peoples and communities about progress in documentation process 42
  • 43. During Documentation- Check List  Ensure appropriate PIC documentation (or evidence) has been obtained (or is obtained during this phase of the process)  Document TK in a precise and standardized manner (including through indigenous and local nomenclature or classifications or local management systems)  Do not disclose non disclosed or confidential TK  Follow agreed guidelines or conducts, obligations and legislation and regulations (including ABS) in place  Regularly inform stakeholders, especially indigenous people and communities, about advances and progress in the documentation process  Verify whether technological safeties for processing and managing data are operational (safety of the database or registration devices)  Adapt technology to local needs (if documentation involves interaction directly with indigenous peoples and communities)  Ensure appropriate disclaimers are developed and made visible 43
  • 44. During Documentation- IP Issues  Recording TK and Associated GR  Managing Disclosure  Managing Confidentiality  Key IP clauses for confidentiality contracts among documentation partners  Sample confidentiality contracts which have been used in documentation initiatives 44
  • 45. After Documentation- 3 Steps  Promoting the TK documentation database or register  Monitoring uses and users of documented TK  Verifying whether initial planning objectives and milestones have been met 45
  • 46. After Documentation- Check List  Verify that TK documentation planning objectives have been met  Verify that comments and inputs made by stakeholders (especially indigenous peoples and communities) have been appropriately addressed  Check who is accessing and using TK (if this was the case)  Check whether and how national IP offices are using the documented TK  Inform indigenous peoples and communities about the progress and results of the TK documentation process  Ensure management of the database or register is in hands of competent and technologically savvy professionals (or a well trained community member(s) if they are to ultimately create and manage the database). 46
  • 47. After Documentation- IP Issues  Positive Protection: Acquisition of IP Rights  Defensive Protection: Public Disclosure  Establishment and Use of Databases  Enforcement of IP Rights 47
  • 48. BIBLIOGRAPHY  http://ebookcashstreams.com/HotNewsBlog/ta g/mahyco-monsanto/  nbaindia.org/  www.nbaindia.org/docs/exhibition_reportfinal. pdf  envfor.nic.in/legis/legis.html  www.elaw.org/node/1341  http://www.google.co.in/search?q=colgate+bio piracy+of+toothpaste&hl=en&rlz=1R2RNSN_e nIN389&prmd=ivns&ei=y2xTTv3XGsLprAfot53 aDg&start=60&sa=N&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.& biw=1280&bih=568&emsg=NCSR&noj=1&ei=G W1TTvLAKI3JrQe42fTkDg  http://groups.google.com/group/spicyip?hl=en. 48
  • 49. For further information, please feel free to write on: unitedpatent_ipr@sify.com Neha Sharma (Associate) M/s United Overseas Trade Mark Company M/s United Overseas Patent Firm 49