Human rights and the human genome : interim report / submitted by the Special Rapporteur, Julia-Antoanella Motoc
2005
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SymbolE/CN.4/Sub.2/2005/38
TitleHuman rights and the human genome : interim report / submitted by the Special Rapporteur, Julia-Antoanella Motoc
AccessEnglish: E_CN.4_Sub.2_2005_38-EN - PDF ; Español: E_CN.4_Sub.2_2005_38-ES - PDF ; Français: E_CN.4_Sub.2_2005_38-FR - PDF ; Русский: E_CN.4_Sub.2_2005_38-RU - PDF ; العربية: E_CN.4_Sub.2_2005_38-AR - PDF ; 中文: E_CN.4_Sub.2_2005_38-ZH - PDF ;
Summary
Addresses issues related to intellectual property rights in the context of biotechnology and genetic resources; provides a detailed overview of the Agreement on Trade-related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights and other international instruments, with reference to specific provisions on the application of patents to genetic resources; reviews national and regional legislation related to patenting and biotechnology; and recalls the need to reconcile the international patent regime with the promotion of scientific research.
AuthorsMotoc, Iulia Antoanella
Agenda information
E/CN.4/Sub.2/2005/1 6 Specific human rights issues.
DateGeneva :[...]
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18 p.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 16-18).