International: Geographical Indications, In Situ Conservation And Traditional Knowledge

International: Geographical Indications, In Situ Conservation And Traditional Knowledge Jorge Larson Guerra, 2011   The importance of geographical indications (GIs) as a concept of rural development is growing steadily. Recent years have witnessed legislative changes, and the registration and commercial development of GIs in a number of biologically-diverse developing countries (e.g. Brazil, India, China, Vietnam) as well a in developed countries (e.g. Germany, Japan). At the same time,...

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