International Protection of Traditional Knowledge under the Law of Trademarks and Geographical Indications

A Case Study on Persian Carpets

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Hojjat Khademi
The open access publication of this book has been published with the support of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

This comprehensive book explores how traditional knowledge (TK) intersects with global intellectual and ecological discussions within the framework of intellectual property rights (IPRs). It provides practical solutions for local communities, indigenous peoples, and policymakers to protect and utilize TK effectively, including a detailed case study on Persian Carpets. Drawing on unique insights from key international organizations such as WIPO, WTO, and UNESCO, this book is an indispensable resource for legal scholars, students, and practitioners seeking to understand and strengthen TK protection under IPRs. The reader will discover strategies to prevent TK misappropriation and promote fair legal frameworks worldwide.
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2025
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Hojjat Khademi, PhD (Bern University, 2020), is an expert in Intellectual Property Rights, specializing in Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge. He co-authored a chapter in Indigenous Knowledge & Intellectual Property (Juta, 2016) on protecting traditional medical knowledge.
Acknowledgement
List of Figures and Tables
List of Cases
Abbreviations

Introduction
 1 Background on Persian Carpets and Traditional Knowledge
 2 The Value of TK and PCs for Local Communities
 3 Description of the Problem
 4 Methodology

1 Concepts of Traditional Knowledge
 1 Brief Review of International Instrument Regarding TK
 2 What Is Traditional Knowledge?
 3 Who Are the Beneficiaries?
 4 Who Are the Beneficiaries of PCs?
 5 Who Might Represent Beneficiaries?
 6 Summary

2 Intellectual Property Protection of Traditional Knowledge
 1 The Concept of Protection
 2 Intellectual Property Rights as a Tool for Protection of TK?
 3 Formalities for Protection
 4 Duration of TK Protection
 5 TK in the Public Domain
 6 A Preliminary Note on Copyright, Unfair Competition and Trade Secret
 7 Summary

3 Protection of Persian Carpets under Trademark Law
 1 Introduction
 2 Brief Review of International Instruments Regarding Trademark Law
 3 What Do TKH s Expect from the Trademark Legal Regime?
 4 Approach for Protection of TK-Related Signs
 5 Beneficiaries of TK-RS
 6 Duration of Protection of TK-RS
 7 Summary and Recommendations

4 Protection of Persian Carpets under Geographical Indications
 1 Introduction
 2 Brief Review of International Instruments Regarding Protection of GI s
 3 What Do TKH s Expect from GI s Legal Regime?
 4 The Possibility of Protection for PC s as Subject Matter of GI s Law
 5 Challenges of Protection
 6 Who Are Beneficiaries of the GI s?
 7 Duration of Protection
 8 Summary and Recommendations

Conclusions
Bibliography
Index
Academic audiences and scholars, indigenous people and local communities, national and regional policy-makers, the international and regional institutions
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