International Protection of Traditional Knowledge Under the Law of Trademarks and Geographical Indications

A Case Study on Persian Carpets
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-90-04-72135-7
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 18, 390 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: World Trade Institute Advanced Studies

The open access publication of this book has been published with the support of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

This comprehensive book explores how traditional knowledge (TK) intersects with global intellectual and ecological discussions within the framework of intellectual property rights (IPRs). Hojjat Khademi provides practical solutions for indigenous peoples and policymakers to protect and utilize TK effectively, including a detailed case study on Persian Carpets. With unique insights from key international organizations like WIPO and UNESCO, this text is an indispensable resource for legal scholars, students, and practitioners looking to understand and enhance TK protection under IPRs. Discover strategies to prevent TK misappropriation and promote fair legal frameworks worldwide.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khademi, Hojjat

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Handels-, Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftsrecht
• Rechtswissenschaften Wirtschaftsrecht Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz allg., Marken- und Kennzeichenrecht

Über Autor(innen)

Hojjat Khademi, PhD (Bern University, 2020), is an expert in Intellectual Property Rights, specializing in Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge. He co-authored a chapter in “Indigenous Knowledge & Intellectual Property” (Juta, 2016) on protecting traditional medical knowledge.