{"title":"Tshimanga Kongolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eBooks by Tshimanga Kongolo offer insightful explorations into the role of African perspectives within global systems, with a particular emphasis on intellectual property. Readers can expect thoughtful analyses that bridge education and reference, providing valuable context and depth to complex international topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in the intersection of culture, law, and education, Kongolo’s works illuminate the contributions and challenges faced by African nations in shaping worldwide frameworks. These texts invite reflection on the broader impact of intellectual properties from a unique and essential viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"african-contributions-in-shaping-the-worldwide-intellectual-property-system-by-tshimanga-kongolo-9780754677406","title":"African Contributions in Shaping the Worldwide Intellectual Property System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrica is playing an increasingly more significant role in the domain of international intellectual property law, and this book underlines the contributions made by African countries as a group to the development of the current international IP system. It examines in detail their breakthrough proposals and initiatives at the WTO, WIPO, and WHO with regard to IP and public health; IP and traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions and genetic resources; IP and biodiversity; and exceptions and limitations to copyright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Botswana, Burundi, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, South Africa, and Tunisia as examples, it examines the systems under which these IP subject matters are protected. From a regional perspective, the book also analyses some initiatives taken by ARIPO, OAPI and the African Union to protect traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, especially in relation to protection of the rights of local farming communities and breeders, regulation of access to biological resources, genetically modified organisms, and the proposed establishment of the new Pan-African Intellectual Property Organization (PAIPO).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfrican Contributions in Shaping the Worldwide Intellectual Property System\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrates how Africa is now an active player on the international IP scene. This book will be invaluable to those interested in intellectual property law, business and commercial law, and African and international law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604947288300,"sku":"9780754677406","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754677406-african-contributions-in-shaping-the-worldwide-intellectual-property-system.jpg?v=1778115948"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tshimanga-kongolo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}