Indigenous Intellectual Property Rights: Legal Obstacles and Innovative Solutions

Description

The expert contributors from around the globe provide unique case studies to guide indigenous communities and their partners in protecting their intellectual property. Addressing the poor fit between western regimes of intellectual property rights and the requirements for safeguarding indigenous cultural resources, the authors describe positive efforts at protecting indigenous knowledge. It is an important resource for advocates for indigenous and human rights and legal scholars.;Title Page; Dedication; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; PART I LEGAL OBSTACLES; CHAPTER 1 ""As Long As the Grass Grows"": Representing Indigenous Claims Tressa Berman; CHAPTER 2 Digital Vibes and Radio Waves in Indigenous Peru Bartholomew Dean; CHAPTER 3 Intellectual Property Protection and the Market for Alaska Native Arts and Crafts Julie Hollowell; CHAPTER 4 The Amerindian Rights Movement in Guyana and Its Influence Mary Riley; PART II DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS; CHAPTER 5 Land, Tenure Systems, and Indigenous Intellectual Property Rights Catherine M. Tucker.