Protecting ancient knowledge in a modern world.

Check out our website for Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa prof. Chidi Oguamanam recap from this global conference!

Language is critical to developing Intellectual Property protocols that respect the philosophies, goals and world views of Indigenous populations. Is Canada doing enough to support the preservation of Indigenous languages within?

TOMORROW! Opportunities to engage in acts of reconciliation through education from coast to coast.

The political process of Genetic Resource management and the effect of a state-centric process on Indigenous peoples. Chidi Oguamanam comments on upcoming World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states September meetings ahead of the 2024 Diplomatic Conference #DipCon abs-canada.org/wipo-igc-speci…

#WIPO has decided to convene a 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources. An important question remains... who will be the host country? abs-canada.org/shopping-for-u…

Calling leaders and experts to influence the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s stance at the #WIPO negotiations on the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ traditional knowledge. #USPTO #UNDRIP #IP Share your voice starting January 16: mailchi.mp/narf/tribal-co…

3 days left to share your voice with the United States Patent and Trademark Office! #UNDRIP #IP Influence the next #WIPO negotiation on the protection of Indigenous Peoples’ traditional knowledge and genetic resources NOW: mailchi.mp/narf/tribal-co…

It's not too late to register for Queen’s Conference on Indigenous Reconciliation's Queen's Conference on Indigenous Reconciliation: queensreconciliation.com

Are you attending the TIPConsortium’s conference, “Transforming Africa: Innovating our way towards sustainability”? Join me on Feb 27 to explore the AfCFTA’s IP Protocol in relation to traditional knowledge and genetic resources tipconsortium.net/event/transfor…

Want to learn across regions and co-create solutions to transform Africa’s innovation and development spaces? DON’T MISS the TIPConsortium’s conference, “Transforming Africa: Innovating our way towards sustainability”! tipconsortium.net/event/transfor…

The importance of Indigenous knowledge in IP and R&D is of global interest and will continue to grow following the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on a potential treaty for the protection of Traditional Knowledge and Associated Genetic Resources from May 13-24 in Geneva. (3/3)

The National Congress of American Indians and Native American Rights Fund are prepared to advance their position in advance of the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge National Congress of American Indians Native American Rights Fund World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

The Significance of the WIPO 2024 Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: Ten Major Issues See Dr. Chidi Oguamanam's Full Statement: abs-canada.org/the-significan… World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Chidi Oguamanam

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) #DipCon is moving along slowly, but with meaningful progress and deliberations! Read more in the link below: abs-canada.org/wipo-diplomati… Chidi Oguamanam

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference on #geneticresources and #traditionalknowledge has finally yielded a new and historic treaty! Read a full summary and first impression of the treaty at abs-canada.org/blog/new-wipo-… Chidi Oguamanam

Interested in being part of a developing network of experts in the area of intangible heritage inventorying in the UK? Join this Roundtable organized by the University of Hull to discuss IP rights and AI as they relate to the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 2003 Convention: ich.unesco.org/en/convention

Less than a month after the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Conference on #geneticresources and #traditionalknowledge, it is important to continue reflecting on the historic treaty the Conference produced. Read a full summary of the treaty at oguamanam.com/publications/n… Chidi Oguamanam

Join Chidi Oguamanam today for this year's Indigenous Knowledge Forum Roundtable, courtesy of the IP program at the UTS + Texas A&M School of Law This year's theme: What is the future for protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions? Watch: indigenousknowledgeforum.org/2024-roundtable

Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, and ABS Canada is celebrating along with Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa, our work towards reconciliation. Our vibrant campus continues to create spaces that support this effort. See more here: uottawa.ca/en/news-all/jo…