Biological resources, patenting of life forms
Restricting access to by local populations

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Related Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Biopiracy
  • Biotechnology
  • Intellectual property rights (IPR)
  • Patents

See ESC right:

Biological resources, traditional use of

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

01(2): All peoples may, for their own ends, freely dispose of their natural wealth and resources without prejudice to any obligations arising out of international economic co-operation, based upon the principle of mutual benefit, and international law. In no case may a people be deprived of its own means of subsistence.

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;

15(1)(c): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(c) To benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.


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