Events
Tribal Consultation on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge
March 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments and testimony regarding the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK Treaty), which was adopted in May 2024. The Treaty aims to establish global rules for the protection of Indigenous Knowledge and genetic resources, particularly requiring patent applicants to disclose the origin of such resources when they are essential to an invention.
Webinar Dates:
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Federally Recognized Tribal Nations: Two virtual webinars for federally recognized Tribal Nations and their representatives will be held on:
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. ET.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. ET.
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Written Comment Deadline:
All written comments in response to the consultation must be received by Monday, April 28, 2025.
For more information, access the Federal Register Notice here.
