WIPO Intellectual Property Treaties and Committees
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What is the primary goal of protecting traditional knowledge?

  • To encourage the commercialization of biodiversity
  • To prevent biopiracy and exploitation of indigenous knowledge (correct)
  • To create a database of traditional knowledge for public use
  • To promote the use of folklore in modern art
  • What does WIPO define traditional knowledge as?

  • Indigenous knowledge relating to agricultural, medicinal, and biodiversity categories (correct)
  • Knowledge related to modern technology and inventions
  • Knowledge related to industrial designs and patents
  • Knowledge related to music, dance, and handicrafts
  • What system is used to protect traditional knowledge in India?

  • Sui generis system (correct)
  • Copyright system
  • Trade secret system
  • Patent system
  • What is the name of the initiative in India to protect traditional knowledge and prevent its exploitation?

    <p>TKDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern addressed by the protection of traditional knowledge?

    <p>Theft of biodiversity and traditional knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the exploitation of indigenous knowledge and resources without permission or compensation?

    <p>Biopiracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the TKDL initiative in India?

    <p>It is a pioneering initiative to protect traditional knowledge and prevent its exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Prior Informed Consent in the context of traditional knowledge?

    <p>To obtain permission from local communities before using their knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the subject of the landmark case mentioned in the text?

    <p>Biopiracy and theft of India's biodiversity and traditional knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH in the context of traditional knowledge?

    <p>They are collaborators in the TKDL initiative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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