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WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
Start Date:
24/05/2024
End Date:
N/A
Description
The treaty introduces a disclosure requirement for patent applications based on genetic resources and/or traditional knowledge. Applicants must disclose the country of origin or source of these resources, as well as the indigenous or local communities that provided the traditional knowledge.
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