WIPO adopts first-of-its-kind treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge

WIPO member states approve treaty addressing IP issues related to genetic resources and traditional knowledge | Agreement marks new era for IP rights and Indigenous Peoples, introducing international legal requirements for patent applicants.

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