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

A Case Study on Persian Carpets

Hojjat Khademi (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

392 Seiten

2025
Martinus Nijhoff (Verlag)
9789004721357 (ISBN)

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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal obstacles in the protection and exploitation of traditional knowledge (TK) within the current intellectual property rights frameworks, highlighting critical gaps that hinder effective protection and suggesting pathways for legal reform.

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.

Hojjat Khademi, PhD (Bern University, 2020), is an expert in Intellectual Property Rights, specializing in Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge. He co-authored a chapter in Indigenous Knowledge & Intellectual Property (Juta, 2016) on protecting traditional medical knowledge.

Acknowledgement

List of Figures and Tables

List of Cases

Abbreviations

Introduction

1 Background on Persian Carpets and Traditional Knowledge

2 The Value of TK and PCs for Local Communities

3 Description of the Problem

4 Methodology

1 Concepts of Traditional Knowledge

1 Brief Review of International Instrument Regarding TK

2 What Is Traditional Knowledge?

3 Who Are the Beneficiaries?

4 Who Are the Beneficiaries of PCs?

5 Who Might Represent Beneficiaries?

6 Summary

2 Intellectual Property Protection of Traditional Knowledge

1 The Concept of Protection

2 Intellectual Property Rights as a Tool for Protection of TK?

3 Formalities for Protection

4 Duration of TK Protection

5 TK in the Public Domain

6 A Preliminary Note on Copyright, Unfair Competition and Trade Secret

7 Summary

3 Protection of Persian Carpets under Trademark Law

1 Introduction

2 Brief Review of International Instruments Regarding Trademark Law

3 What Do TKH s Expect from the Trademark Legal Regime?

4 Approach for Protection of TK-Related Signs

5 Beneficiaries of TK-RS

6 Duration of Protection of TK-RS

7 Summary and Recommendations

4 Protection of Persian Carpets under Geographical Indications

1 Introduction

2 Brief Review of International Instruments Regarding Protection of GI s

3 What Do TKH s Expect from GI s Legal Regime?

4 The Possibility of Protection for PC s as Subject Matter of GI s Law

5 Challenges of Protection

6 Who Are Beneficiaries of the GI s?

7 Duration of Protection

8 Summary and Recommendations

Conclusions

Bibliography

Index

Erscheinungsdatum	28.06.2025
Reihe/Serie	World Trade Institute Advanced Studies ; 18
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	778 g
Themenwelt	Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
	Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht ► Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht
	Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht ► Urheberrecht
	Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
ISBN-13	9789004721357 / 9789004721357
Zustand	Neuware