Developing countries set to benefit from genetic resources
Communities in developing countries that have lost their genetic resources and derivatives from natural resources to the developed world for several decades may soon start benefiting once the internationally binding agreement comes into force.
Pronunciamiento de La Mesa de Trabajo Producto Quinua
Los integrantes de La Mesa de Trabajo Producto Quinua de la región Puno, reunidos, expresamos nuestra enérgica voz de protesta frente a los intereses del gobierno de Francia en querer patentar este grano andino. Es hora de defender nuestros intereses y nuestro recurso natural que es riqueza de nuestra población más necesitada del Perú.
Nothing new: Biopiracy and sacha inchi
Last year, Cognis, a French company, presented a patent application (in France – FR 2880278) based on traditional uses of sacha inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis L.), a native Peruvian Amazonian plant. The application sought to patent the use of oils and proteins extracted from seeds of sacha inchi for cosmetic and skin uses.
