Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The article argues that the traditional knowledge debate is a continuation of historical tensions between the Global North and South, centered on ownership and control of resources. These tensions manifest in intellectual property (IP) law, particularly in the clash between market culture and communitarian, gift-based cultures. The author emphasizes that while IP law is often seen as a tool for commodification, it can also serve strategic purposes, such as fostering domestic industry and promoting sovereignty, especially through the flexible framework provided by the TRIPS Agreement.
Disciplines
Intellectual Property Law | International Trade Law | Law
Recommended Citation
Shubha Ghosh,
Reflections on the Traditional Knowledge Debate,
11
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
497
(2003).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol11/iss2/9