Crop Sustainability And Intellectual Property Rights

Author : Soumya Mukherjee,Piyali Mukherjee,Tariq Aftab
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000864298

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Crop Sustainability and Intellectual Property Rights by Soumya Mukherjee,Piyali Mukherjee,Tariq Aftab Pdf

This new book merges the concepts of traditional agriculture, crop sustainability, and intellectualproperty rights associated with plant protection and agricultural products. It discusses various strategies associated with crop tolerance to adverse environmental conditions and also highlights the role of agricultural intellectual property rights, along with the implications for plant patents, protection of farmers’ rights, and geographical indication in plant products, to provide a broader outlook toward strategies for sustainable agriculture and global food security associated with IPR. The chapters provide an overview of sustainable crop cultivation in traditional agriculture as well as with new biotechnological approaches. The volume explores several stress resilience strategies and issues for crops, considering how to mitigate the effect of increased carbon dioxide concentration, heavy metal pollution, over-salinized soils, and cold spells. It also discusses how to make desert farming more efficient; how to increase abiotic stress tolerance of crops with grafting, seed soaking/priming, soil amendment, and more. The chapters on agricultural intellectual property rights address IPR in conjunction with food security, the rights of farmers, legal applications and protection of plant patents, protection of traditional knowledge, international legal issues, and plant variety protection rights in agriculture and more.

Author : Claudio Chiarolla
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781849807340

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Intellectual Property, Agriculture and Global Food Security by Claudio Chiarolla Pdf

'The instability of the global food supply system requires our urgent attention. There are no easy solutions but the starting point must entail a critical analysis of the existing institutions governing the ownership and exchange of the plant genetic resources that underpin our long-term food security. Dr Chiarolla's book makes a valuable contribution to the debate.' – Graham Dutfield, University of Leeds, UK 'This book captures some of the key issues underlying the ever-lasting food crises both at national and global levels. It demonstrates how global policies impact national and local actions while food insecurity seems to be a constant companion to many, in spite of decades of our work on securing food as a fundamental right for the poor.' – Balakrishna Pisupati, United Nations Environment Programme, Kenya 'This thoughtful book raises important issues about ownership of agricultural resources, the environment and food security. Claudio Chiarolla has written an important book that challenges traditional notions of plant genetic resources and agricultural research. The author's detailed and thorough approach ensures that the book will make a valuable contribution to the debate about sustainable agricultural development and it is highly recommended to anyone interested in intellectual property rights and sustainable agriculture.' – Duncan Matthews, Queen Mary, University of London, UK This well-researched book focuses on international governance of crop diversity and agricultural innovation. It highlights the implications that the future control of food, including access to agricultural resources and technologies, might have for global food security. Claudio Chiarolla analyses developmental implications of global regulatory reforms that impact on access to agricultural knowledge, science and technology for sustainable development. Current global arrangements fall short of halving the proportion of people who suffer from hunger in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals' framework. Therefore, the book proposes ways to achieve international equity in the way agricultural research is conducted, how its results are disseminated and the benefits shared. This definitive study will be appreciated by anyone interested in intellectual property, agricultural innovation, environmental policy, biotechnology and associated regulatory challenges. It will be a valuable resource for policymakers and practitioners, legislators, academic professionals, civil society activists and scholars in legal, environment and development studies.

Author : Graham Dutfield
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781849776233

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Intellectual Property Rights, Trade and Biodiversity by Graham Dutfield Pdf

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 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), World Trade Organization agreements and other agreements. It explains how they can be integrated into an equitable training regime.

Author : Soumya Mukherjee,Piyali Mukherjee,Tariq Aftab
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000864281

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Crop Sustainability and Intellectual Property Rights by Soumya Mukherjee,Piyali Mukherjee,Tariq Aftab Pdf

This new book merges the concepts of traditional agriculture, crop sustainability, and intellectualproperty rights associated with plant protection and agricultural products. It discusses various strategies associated with crop tolerance to adverse environmental conditions and also highlights the role of agricultural intellectual property rights, along with the implications for plant patents, protection of farmers’ rights, and geographical indication in plant products, to provide a broader outlook toward strategies for sustainable agriculture and global food security associated with IPR. The chapters provide an overview of sustainable crop cultivation in traditional agriculture as well as with new biotechnological approaches. The volume explores several stress resilience strategies and issues for crops, considering how to mitigate the effect of increased carbon dioxide concentration, heavy metal pollution, over-salinized soils, and cold spells. It also discusses how to make desert farming more efficient; how to increase abiotic stress tolerance of crops with grafting, seed soaking/priming, soil amendment, and more. The chapters on agricultural intellectual property rights address IPR in conjunction with food security, the rights of farmers, legal applications and protection of plant patents, protection of traditional knowledge, international legal issues, and plant variety protection rights in agriculture and more.

Author : Uma J. Lele,William Lesser,Gesa Horstkotte-Wesseler
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 082134496X

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Intellectual Property Rights in Agriculture by Uma J. Lele,William Lesser,Gesa Horstkotte-Wesseler Pdf

Intellectual property rights, agriculture, and the worl bank; Perspectives from international agricultural research centers; Perspectives from industry; Perspectives from national systems and universities; A model for international owned goods; Summary and implications for the world bank.

Author : Michael Blakeney
Publisher : CABI
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781845935610

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Intellectual Property Rights and Food Security by Michael Blakeney Pdf

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) play an important role in the struggle for food security and encouraging agricultural research and development. This book examines these roles as well as the international relationship between IPRs, agricultural biotechnology, access to biological resources, food security and globalisation, paying particular attention to proposals for the protection of Farmers' Rights, traditional knowledge, GM crops and the impact of competition laws. It proposes a number of recommendations for action in deploying IPRs in order to reach greater food security globally.

Author : Claudio Chiarolla
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1849807337

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Intellectual Property, Agriculture and Global Food Security by Claudio Chiarolla Pdf

'This thoughtful book raises important issues about ownership of agricultural resources, the environment and food security. Claudio Chiarolla has written an important book that challenges traditional notions of plant genetic resources and agricultural research. the author's detailed and thorough approach ensures that the book will make a valuable contribution to the debate about sustainable agricultural development and it is highly recommended to anyone interested in intellectual property rights and sustainable agriculture.' - Duncan Matthews, Queen Mary, University of London, UK

Author : Jeroen van Wijk
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1998-06
Category : Intellectual property
ISBN : 9780788170713

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Intellectual Property Rights and Agriculture in Developing Countries by Jeroen van Wijk Pdf

The proceedings of a seminar on the impact of plant breeders' rights in developing countries. Includes: the results of a study on plant breeders' rights in five Latin American countries; update of a 1983 study on plant breeders' rights in the U.S.; testing distinctness, uniformity & stability for plant variety protection; farmers' privilege, breeders' exemption & the essentially derived varieties concept; licensing of protected plant varieties -- international practice; possible effects of recent developments in plant-related intellectual property protection in Europe & the U.S.; & intellectual property rights & agriculture -- strategies & policies for developing countries.

Author : Michael Blakeney,Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811546112

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Local Knowledge, Intellectual Property and Agricultural Innovation by Michael Blakeney,Kadambot H. M. Siddique Pdf

This book examines the role of local knowledge in promoting agricultural innovation and legislative support for agricultural innovation through intellectual property laws and the protection of farmers’ rights. In assessing the role of intellectual property in promoting agricultural innovation the book examines plant variety rights protection, the patenting of plant varieties and plant breeding methods; gene patents and climate change; open source biotechnology and agricultural innovation and geographical indications and the marketing of agricultural products. As a test bed for the application of the themes of the book, it applies a case study approach to look at the role of local knowledge and intellectual property rights in the cultivation of traditional rice varieties in Kerala, South West India and the extent to which this cultivation is supported by Indian legislation. The book concludes with an examination of the success of self-help groups, such as Farmers’ Clubs. This book appeals to all readers interested in policies to promote sustainable agriculture at a time of increasing food insecurity. A special feature of the book is the case study approach. To date, the role of local knowledge and agricultural innovation has been almost entirely ignored and the role of intellectual property in this space has been largely ignored. The book is a result of a research collaboration between the University of Western Australia and Kerala Agricultural University, funded in part by the Australian Research Council.

Author : Frederic H. Erbisch,Karim M. Maredia
Publisher : CABI
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0851997392

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Intellectual Property Rights in Agricultural Biotechnology by Frederic H. Erbisch,Karim M. Maredia Pdf

During the past twenty-five years, biotechnology has revolutionized agricultural research. The enormous potential, together with a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court to allow the patenting of genetically-engineered organisms has encouraged private sector companies to invest in research programmes. This book (first edition in 1998) is now fully revised and updated, with five completely new chapters. It presents definitive information on intellectual property law in a simplified form.

Author : Uma Lele,William Lesser,Gesa Horstkotte-Wesseler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:901523619

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Intellectual Property Rights in Agriculture: the World Bank's Role in Assisting Borrower and Member Countries by Uma Lele,William Lesser,Gesa Horstkotte-Wesseler Pdf

Author : Muriel Lightbourne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317134251

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Food Security, Biological Diversity and Intellectual Property Rights by Muriel Lightbourne Pdf

This volume advances the claim that the FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) adopted in 2001 is the only existing international agreement with the potential to promote food security, conservation of biodiversity and equity. However, for germplasm-rich countries, national interests come into conflict with the global interest. This work shows that the pursuit of national interests is counterproductive when it comes to maintaining genetic resources, food-security and rent-seeking and that optimally, the coverage of the FAO Treaty should be widened to apply to all crops.

Author : Graham Dutfield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781136536281

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Intellectual Property, Biogenetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge by Graham Dutfield Pdf

Biogenetic resources - the critical biological and chemical materials that underpin so much of medicine, both modern and traditional, agriculture, and wider economic activity in so many fields - are at the centre of heated debate regarding their use, development, and ownership, and the issues of ethics and equity that impinge on all of these factors. This book is a comprehensive examination of the key issues, institutions and ideologies in this area, presenting definitions and explanations of the fundamentals of intellectual property rights (IPRs), biogenetic resources and traditional knowledge. It uses the insights from this to build a picture of how these factors interact in practice, bringing to the surface issues such as: the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, benefit sharing from the commercial use of biodiversity, biotechnological innovation and the transfer of technology, agriculture, food security, rural development, health and international justice. Part 1 describes the relevant international IPR laws, highlights the extent to which modern commerce depends on such resources, and traces the way in which modern IPR law has evolved to accommodate this dependence. Part 2 shows how stronger IPR protection in the area of life science innovation has given rise to controversies such as 'biopiracy', 'terminator' genes and genetic uniformity. Part 3 focuses on traditional knowledge, its nature, its importance, and the applicability of IPR-style protection. Part 4 covers the international negotiation and policy-making of the WTO, WIPO and CBD and the legislative initiatives of national governments of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Finally, Part 5 focuses on two developing country case studies - of India and Kenya - assessing whether they will be able to gain economic benefit from development of their natural resources within the current regulatory system and whether this will encourage the conservation and sustainable use of the resource base. With its multidisciplinary approach and breadth of coverage, this book will appeal both to those new to the subject and to those with professional and specialist interest, including students, academics, legal practitioners, government policy-makers and the private sector.

Author : Geoff Tansey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136553929

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The Future Control of Food by Geoff Tansey Pdf

This practical book highlights the key issues of intellectual property and ownership, genetics, biodiversity and food security. Additionally it covers negotiations in the World Trade Organization, Convention on Biological Diversity, UN Food and Agriculture Organization and various other international bodies.

Author : Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781784717278

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Sustainable Development in International Law Making and Trade by Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi Pdf

This timely book provides an accessible insight into how the concept of sustainable development can be made operational through its translation into legal terms. Understood as a multidimensional legal principle, sustainable development facilitates coherent international law making. Using this notion as an analytical lens on the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, the book considers the unresolved question of what a sustainable and coherent agricultural trade agreement could look like.