WIPO conference discusses IP and genetic resources. Watch the broadcasts

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is hosting a diplomatic conference on intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge associated with 13-24 May in Geneva, Switzerland. Brazil's INPI is participating in the discussions to finalize an international instrument that requires mandatory disclosure of the origin of genetic resources and traditional knowledge used in the development of inventions. The Brazilian ambassador, Guilherme Patriota, has been elected to preside over the conference. Two main committees have been established to oversee the work, with Committee 1 focussing on the most substantial articles (1-10) and Committee 2 on administrative aspects (11-23). The committees completed the first review of all clauses by the end of the first week, presenting national and regional positions and textual suggestions for consideration by delegations.