Paradigm Clash on Ownership Between CBD and TRIPS

5 December 2006 par Neth Daño

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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): “Ownership” of Biodiversity.

Shift from “Common Heritage” over biological and genetic resources to the NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY/PATRIMONY principle

- Biodiversity found in one country is part of its national patrimony
- State acts as the “custodian” of the national patrimony

Does not cover pre-CBD collections already in the hands of national and multilateral institutions and private companies/individuals prior to 1993
Including those obtained without the consent of the country/community of origin

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