Genetic resources and traditional knowledge Sample Clauses

Genetic resources and traditional knowledge. 1. The Parties acknowledge paragraph 19 of the Ministerial Declaration (WT/MIN/(01)DEC/1), adopted on November 14, 2001 by the WTO Ministerial Conference, on the relationship between the TRIPS Agreement and the CBD and the protection of genetic resources, traditional knowledge, and folklore. 2. The Parties recognize the value and importance of biological diversity, traditional knowledge as well as the contribution of knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. Each Party shall have the authority to determine access to genetic resources in accordance with its domestic legislation and endeavor to create conditions to facilitate transparent access to genetic resources for environmentally sound uses. 3. Subject to their domestic legislations and the CBD, the Parties respect knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider application with the involvement and approval of the holders of such knowledge, innovations, and practices. 1 For purposes of this paragraph, "protection" shall include matters affecting the availability, acquisition, scope, maintenance, and enforcement of intellectual property rights as well as those matters affecting the use of intellectual property rights specifically addressed in this Chapter. 4. Each Party shall endeavor to seek ways to share information on patent applications based on genetic resources or traditional knowledge by providing: (a) publicly accessible database that contains relevant information; and (b) opportunities to file prior art to the appropriate examining authority in writing. 5. The Parties agree to share views and information on discussions in the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, and Folklore, the WTO TRIPS Council, and any other relevant fora in addressing matters related to genetic resources and traditional knowledge. 6. Subject to future developments of multilateral agreements or their respective domestic legislations, the Parties agree to further discuss relevant issues on genetic resources. Article 176. Recognition and protection of geographical indications
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Genetic resources and traditional knowledge. 1. The Parties recognise the contribution made by genetic resources and traditional knowledge to scientific, cultural and economic development.
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Genetic resources and traditional knowledge. 5B.1 The Parties will recognise the existence and promote the effective protection of Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge (GRTK) and prevent any exploitation and misuse of GRTK in the conduct of the Project.
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