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In biopiracy, traditional knowledge is exploited for commercial gain. A person or organization patenting a drug based on biopiracy would be asserting they are the inventor of it, even though it may have been around for thousands of years. As a result, the holder of the patent can make millions of dollars while the people who have been passing this knowledge down for generations continue to live in poverty.
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What is the difference between intellectual property rights and intellectual property law?
Intellectual property law defines intellectual property rights.
When was Munich Intellectual Property Law Center created?
Munich Intellectual Property Law Center was created in 2003.
When was Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law created?
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law was created in 2006.
What has the author Robert P Merges written?
Robert P. Merges has written: 'Intellectual property in the new technological age' -- subject(s): Intellectual property, Technological innovations, Law and legislation 'Justifying intellectual property' -- subject(s): Intellectual property, Philosophy, Intangible property 'Intellectual property in the new technological age' -- subject(s): Intellectual property, Technological innovations, Law and legislation
What has the author Edward Berger written?
Edward Berger has written: 'Intellectual Property Primary Law Sourcebook 2002' 'Intellectual Property Primary Law Sourcebook 2004' '2002 Intellectual Property Primary Law Sourcebook Statutes and Regulations'
What is the Intellectual Property Rights Law Discuss its relevance to liberalization and Globalization?
What is the Intellectual Property Rights Law. Discuss its relevance to liberalization and Globalization?
What is the intellectual property program at Berkeley Law?
Berkeley includes intellectual property courses in its Law and Technology curriculum. Details are at the link below.
Who are the authors of intellectual property rights of the Philippines?
Intellectual Property law in the Philippines is based on US copyright law and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. It is implemented by the Intellectual Property Office and the National Library.
What is Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law's motto?
The motto of Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law is 'Yoga Karmasu Kaushālam'.
What has the author Dev Gangjee written?
Dev Gangjee has written: 'Relocating the law of geographical indications' -- subject(s): LAW / Intellectual Property / General, Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, Intellectual property (International law), Marks of origin
What has the author William J Seiter written?
William J. Seiter has written: 'The creative artist's legal guide' -- subject(s): Copyright and electronic data processing, Trademarks, Copyright, LAW / Intellectual Property / Trademark, Intellectual property, Law and legislation, Contracts, Fictitious characters, Fair use (Copyright), LAW / Entertainment, LAW / Intellectual Property / General, LAW / Intellectual Property / Copyright, Digital media
What has the author Mary LaFrance written?
Mary LaFrance has written: 'Copyright law in a nutshell' -- subject(s): Intellectual property, Copyright 'Intellectual Property, Cases and Materials (American Casebooks)' '2005 Supplement to Intellectual Property, Cases and Materials, Second Edition, 2004 (Supplement)' 'Understanding trademark law' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Trademarks 'Intellectual Property'
