PHILIPPINES History was Made: The Philippines Joins Historical Adoption of First WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic ResourcesOn 14 May 2024, the Philippines, through the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines ("IPOPHL"), joined 193 Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") in the historical adoption of the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge ("Treaty"). After 25 years of negotiation, Member States have finally adopted a treaty that addresses the interface between intellectual property, genetic resources ("GRs"), and traditional knowledge associated with GRs ("ATK").
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