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Intellectual Property Rights, Trade and Biodiversity: Seeds and Plant Varieties
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Product Description
This text examines the international agreements governing trade in genetic resources - crucial resources for world agriculture, food security and large industries such as pharmaceuticals. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in these resources are critical for those involved in the trade, including industry and developing countries. The book analyzes the Convenstion on Biological Diversity (CBD), World Trade Organization agreements and other agreements. It explains how they can be integrated into an equitable training regime.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1172010 in Books
- Published on: 2002-01-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between intellectual property protection and the conservation of biological diversity" - Calestous Juma, Harvard University "This important book provides a detailed picture of the legal and scientific issues surrounding the international debate over how to protect genetic resources... should be read by all those involved" - Margaret Llewelyn, University of Sheffield
From the Publisher
"A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between intellectual property protection and the conservation of biological diveristy" Calestous Juma, Harvard University
"This important book provides a detailed picture of the legal and scientific issues surrounding the international debate over how to protect genetic resources...should be read by all those involved" Margaret Llewelyn, University of Sheffield
About the Author
Graham Dutfield is a Fellow of St Peter's College, Oxford and a researcher with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in Geneva.
