Question 10GS2GS2
What are the main functions of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)? How will its recent treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge benefit India? (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
WIPO is a UN specialized agency established for the purpose of protection of Intellectual property rights (IPR) and related conventions like copyrights, trademark.
Main Functions of WIPO
1IPR treaty formulation through global negotiations among countries
2Inspecting breach of IPR rights by member countries and taking action.
3Bring out reports like 'Global Intellectual property rights report'
4Research into newer sources and creating guidelines for countries to exploit traditional source.
5Assisting countries in drafting international laws and domestic laws.
WIPO's new treaty deal with protection of IPR, traditional resource and genetic resources has benefit for India
1Help India in protecting its traditional knowledge and not allowing intellectual piracy B) Turmeric and Neem patented by USA based on Indian knowledge.
2Use traditional knowledge and local genetic resource for its own benefit and can create own marketing use
3Empower tribal communities, startups to leverage resource and create product.
4Help in revenue creation with export of product.
5IPR owner will get together.
Thus WIPO's treaty will benefit India. India also needs to increase its research and development from 0.76% to 2% to get its potential enhanced.
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Conclusion
Thus WIPO's treaty will benefit India. India also needs to increase its research and development from 0.76% to 2% to get its potential enhanced.
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Topper
Dishant A. Nisar
AIR 192024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
International Institutions, Agencies and Fora - Structure and Mandate
Important International Institutions
WIPO Functions and Role
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