Transboundary Heritage and Intellectual Property Law: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

The book explores the use of intellectual property protection to safeguard intangible cultural heritage, examining case studies from Indigenous and local communities in developing and industrialized countries. It addresses guidelines, legislation, and recent developments about shared heritage to improve understanding and identify a progressive trend.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Since the adoption of the Intangible Heritage Convention by UNESCO in 2003, intangible cultural heritage has gained increasing prominence in international discourse. As more countries implement this convention, national policymakers and communities of practice have delved into the utilization of intellectual property protection to achieve safeguarding outcomes for intangible cultural heritage. This book presents a comprehensive examination of diverse cultural heritage case studies from Indigenous communities and local communities in developing and industrialized countries. By drawing from a range of case studies, encompassing examples of traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and genetic resources, the book offers an interdisciplinary exploration of topics at the intersection of heritage and property, presenting cross-border challenges. The analysis is conducted by a diverse group of practitioners and scholars from various fields, providing insights into guidelines, legislation, and recent developments related to shared heritage. The book aims to identify a progressive trend that enhances our understanding of intangible cultural heritage.

Considering all forms of intellectual property, including patents, copyright, design rights, trade marks, geographical indications, and sui generis rights, the book delves into problems and challenges for intangible cultural heritage in cross-border situations while also highlighting positive relationships and collaborations among communities across geographical boundaries. Transboundary Heritage and Intellectual Property Law: Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, scholars, and students engaged in the study of intangible cultural heritage, intellectual property law, heritage studies, and anthropology.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367520779