Intellectual Property And Traditional Wisdom: Insights From India

"Traditional knowledge is an authority to a community given by their ancestors to form a deep bond with the roots of their pasts, origin, and culture."

INTRODUCTION:

Intellectual property rights (IPR) serves as a fundamental apparatus for protecting Inventive pieces and pioneering creations whereas traditional knowledge is a collective heritage, passed down through generations without formal documentation. In recent years, the symposium around the inclusion of conventional knowledge in IPR has expanded, which encompasses the challenges and opportunities to find a balance between preserving cultural heritage and protecting visionary endeavors, innovations, novel contributions, and ingenious artworks of the local communities. India, a land steeped in ancient traditions, with a rich cultural heritage, offers a unique perspective for examining the intersection of traditional wisdom and IPR and recognizes the need to protect it from misappropriation and exploitation.