Some Realism About Indigenism

Authors

• Michael H. Davis, Cleveland State University College of Law

Abstract

The article argues that the debate over using intellectual property (IP) rights to protect indigenous information is misguided. It posits that the core issue is not legal but economic—specifically, the poverty of indigenous communities. The author contends that IP regimes, particularly the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), exacerbate inequality and are inadequate for addressing the unique concerns of indigenism, which are rooted in economic disparities rather than legal frameworks.

Disciplines

Intellectual Property Law | Law | Law and Politics | Legal Remedies

Recommended Citation

Michael H. Davis, Some Realism About Indigenism, 11 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 815 (2003).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol11/iss2/21