Local Knowledge Intellectual Property And Agricultural Innovation

Author : Michael Blakeney,Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,9 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 : Claudio Chiarolla
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,7 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 : Peter Drahos,Susy Frankel
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781921862786

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Indigenous People's Innovation by Peter Drahos,Susy Frankel Pdf

Traditional knowledge systems are also innovation systems. This book analyses the relationship between intellectual property and indigenous innovation. The contributors come from different disciplinary backgrounds including law, ethnobotany and science. Drawing on examples from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, each of the contributors explores the possibilities and limits of intellectual property when it comes to supporting innovation by indigenous people.

Author : Charles Lawson,Jay Sanderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317027379

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The Intellectual Property and Food Project by Charles Lawson,Jay Sanderson Pdf

The relationship between intellectual property and food affects the production and availability of food by regulating dealings in products, processes, innovations, information and data. With increasingly intricate relations between international and domestic law, as well as practices and conventions, intellectual property and food interact in many different ways. This volume is a timely consideration and assessment of some of the more contentious and complex issues found in this relationship, such as genetic technology, public research and food security, socio-economic factors and the root cause of poverty and patent-busting. The contributions are from leading scholars in this emerging field and each chapter foregrounds some of the key developments in the area, exploring historical, doctrinal and theoretical issues in the field while at the same time developing new ideas and perspectives around intellectual property and food. The collection will be a useful resource in leading further discussion and debate about intellectual property law and food.

Author : Claudio Chiarolla
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,9 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 : Fabien Girard,Christine Frison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351615891

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The Commons, Plant Breeding and Agricultural Research by Fabien Girard,Christine Frison Pdf

The joint challenges of population increase, food security and conservation of agrobiodiversity demand a rethink of plant breeding and agricultural research from a different perspective. While more food is undeniably needed, the key question is rather about how to produce it in a way that sustains biological diversity and mitigates climate change. This book shows how social sciences, and more especially law, can contribute towards reconfiguring current legal frameworks in order to achieving a better balance between the necessary requirements of agricultural innovation and the need for protection of agrobiodiversity. On the assumption that the concept of property can be rethought against the background of the 'right to include', so as to endow others with a common 'right to access' genetic resources, several international instruments and contractual arrangements drawn from the plant-breeding field (including the Convention on Biological Diversity, technology exchange clearing houses and open sources licenses) receive special consideration. In addition, the authors explore the tension between ownership and the free circulation and exchange of germplasm and issues such as genetic resources managed by local and indigenous communities, the ITPGRFA and participatory plant-breeding programmes. As a whole, the book demonstrates the relevance of the 'Commons' for plant breeding and agricultural innovation.

Author : Cristian Timmermann
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030561932

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Social Justice and Agricultural Innovation by Cristian Timmermann Pdf

Employing a social justice framework, this book examines the effects of innovation incentives and policies in agriculture. It addresses access to the objects of innovation, the direction of science and the type of innovations that are available, opportunities to participate in research and development, as well as effects on future generations. The book examines the potential value of preventive and reconciliatory measures, drawing on concepts from procedural and restorative justice. As such it offers a comprehensive analysis of the main social justice dimensions affected by agricultural innovation. It gives academics and policy analysts an extensive overview of the deep impact of innovation on society and the environment, and the expectations the general public has from the scientific community.

Author : Teshager W. Dagne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317701927

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Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge in the Global Economy by Teshager W. Dagne Pdf

Arising from recent developments at the international level, many developing countries, indigenous peoples and local communities are considering using geographical indications (GIs) to protect traditional knowledge, and to promote trade and overall economic development. Despite the considerable enthusiasm over GIs in diverse quarters, there is an appreciable lack of research on how far and in what context GIs can be used as a protection model for traditional knowledge-based resources. This book critically examines the potential uses of geographical indications as models for protecting traditional knowledge-based products and resources in national and international intellectual property legal frameworks. By analysing the reception towards GIs from developing countries and advocates of development in the various legal and non-legal regimes (including the World Trade Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, and the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Food and Agricultural Organization), the book evaluates the development potential of GIs in relation to ensuing changes in international intellectual property law in accommodating traditional knowledge. Teshager W. Dagne argues for a degree of balance in the approach to the implementation of global intellectual property rights in a manner that gives developing countries an opportunity to protect traditional knowledge-based products. The book will be of great interest and use to scholars and students of intellectual property law, public international law, traditional knowledge, and global governance.

Author : Graham Dutfield
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,9 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 : Anatole F. Krattiger
Publisher : Mihr
Page : 1998 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biotechnology
ISBN : 1424320275

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Intellectual Property Management in Health and Agricultural Innovation by Anatole F. Krattiger Pdf

Author : Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes,Elias G. Carayannis,Evangelos Grigoroudis,Stelios Rozakis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319679587

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From Agriscience to Agribusiness by Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes,Elias G. Carayannis,Evangelos Grigoroudis,Stelios Rozakis Pdf

This volume presents a state-of-the-art overview of the rapidly evolving field of agribusiness, highlighting the most current issues, concepts, trends and themes in research, practice and policy. With a particular emphasis on technology, product and process innovation, the authors cover a wide array of topics relating to such issues as research and development, technology transfer and patents and licensing, with particular respect to the roles of academic institutions, private organizations and public agencies in generating and disseminating knowledge. Featuring case studies of innovative initiatives across the industry, this book will appeal to researchers, business leaders, university administrators and policymakers concerned with the multi-faceted implications of this dynamic and controversial sector.

Author : V. Santaniello,R. E. Evenson,D. Zilberman,G. A. Carlson
Publisher : CABI
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000-07-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780851997100

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Agriculture and Intellectual Property Rights by V. Santaniello,R. E. Evenson,D. Zilberman,G. A. Carlson Pdf

This book presents the perspectives of policy-makers and economists on a highly topical subject. Plant breeding patents, the ownership of biological innovation and associated intellectual property rights (IPR) are the subject of increased attention worldwide. They are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology, but until recently evoked little policy analysis.IPRs are particularly relevant in the field of agricultural biotechnology. They are issues affecting public and private sector organizations and companies, and are significant for developing as well as developed countries.

Author : Charles R. McManis
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781849770576

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Biodiversity and the Law by Charles R. McManis Pdf

How do we promote global economic development, while simultaneously preserving local biological and cultural diversity? This authoritative volume, written by leading legal experts and biological and social scientists from around the world, addresses this question in all of its complexity. The first part of the book focuses on biodiversity and examines what we are losing, why and what is to be done. The second part addresses biotechnology and looks at whether it is part of the solution or part of the problem, or perhaps both. The third section examines traditional knowledge, explains what it is and how, if at all, it should be protected. The fourth and final part looks at ethnobotany and bioprospecting and offers practical lessons from the vast and diverse experiences of the contributors.

Author : Hartwich, Frank,Tola, Jaime,Engler, Alejandra,González, Carolina,Ghezan, Graciela,Vázquez-Alvarado, Jorge M. P.,Silva, José Antonio,Espinoza, José de Jesús,Gottret, María Verónica
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896297715

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Building Public-private Partnerships for Agricultural Innovation by Hartwich, Frank,Tola, Jaime,Engler, Alejandra,González, Carolina,Ghezan, Graciela,Vázquez-Alvarado, Jorge M. P.,Silva, José Antonio,Espinoza, José de Jesús,Gottret, María Verónica Pdf

Public-private partnerships are a new way of carrying out research and development (R&D) in Latin America’s agricultural sector. These partnerships spur innovation for agricultural development and have various advantages over other institutional arrangements fostering R&D. This report summarizes the experiences of a research project that analyzed 125 public-private research partnerships (PPPs) in 12 Latin American countries. The analysis indicates that several types of partnerships have emerged in response to the various needs of the different partners. Nevertheless, public-private partnerships are not always the most appropriate mechanism by which to carry out R&D and foster innovation in agriculture. Sometimes, it is more efficient to organize research via participatory projects or through research contracts.

Author : Peter W. B. Phillips,George G. Khachatourians
Publisher : CABI
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0851998976

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The Biotechnology Revolution in Global Agriculture by Peter W. B. Phillips,George G. Khachatourians Pdf

Biotechnology processes are fundamentally changing the nature of the products being produced in the industry. Canola has been developed in Canada through such processes. It is a type of rapeseed that has an enhanced level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids, thus producing a healthier oil for human consumption. It is now being introduced to many other countries. This book reviews for the first time the global canola sector in order to identify fundamental trends resulting from the adoption of biotechnology. It examines the canola sector over an extended period, looking at:its local originsregional growth and international expansionanalyses of public policy affecting commercialisationestimates of the costs and benefits of changes.It is essential reading for government and industry researchers and students involved in the areas of agricultural economics, plant biotechnology and crop science.