Resolution Related to Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

//Resolution Related to Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

Resolution Related to Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

Resolution Related to Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

RESOLVED, IPO reaffirms its belief that special disclosure requirements for patent applications will not further the goals of ensuring prior informed consent for access to genetic resources/associated traditional knowledge, or fair and equitable benefit sharing. Accordingly, IPO continues to oppose such special disclosure requirements for patent applications.