Traditonal Knowledge & IPRs: Relevance for sustainable Development

DETAILS : 

• Author : Pradeep Kumar Gangwar
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Media House
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2011
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 251 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9374953773
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9374953778
  
• Weight : 350 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Traditional Knowledge & IPRs: Relevance for Sustainable Development, written by the legal scholar Pradeep Kumar Gangwar, is a comprehensive academic text that investigates the complex relationship between centuries-old indigenous wisdom and the modern legal architecture of intellectual property. Published by Media House, this volume bridges the gap between historical community assets and current global economic requirements. The core philosophy of this text rests on the realization that traditional systems are not static relics of history but dynamic, essential tools required to achieve genuine environmental harmony and long-term ecological balance. Rather than treating heritage merely as a cultural artifact, the book frames it as a vital economic and scientific resource that must be actively legally shielded from commercial exploitation and biopiracy.

The volume is systematically structured into chapters that guide readers through international legal instruments down to local execution policies. It focuses heavily on the modern patent system, unpacking the complexities surrounding the commercial use of plant genetic resources, traditional medicinal systems, and regional biodiversity. Gangwar directly addresses the vulnerabilities of knowledge excluded from conventional, highly individualized intellectual property frameworks, evaluating how existing legal regimes inadvertently threaten community-owned, orally transmitted practices. Featuring a deep dive into implementation processes within India alongside a structured look at traditional cultural expressions and technical documentation guidelines, this book provides an indispensable blueprint for law students, environmental researchers, policymakers, and human rights advocates.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pradeep Kumar Gangwar is an Indian legal scholar, academician, and researcher with a dedicated focus on constitutional law and intellectual property rights. Serving as an assistant professor of law, his academic career has been heavily centered on detailing how modern statutory laws interact with, modify, or protect the collective rights of traditional and indigenous societies.

Gangwar’s writing style is distinctly analytical, objective, and jurisprudential. He avoids superficial generalizations by anchoring his writing in statutory provisions, international treaties, and practical suggestions for systemic reform. His commitment to examining the "ticklish aspects" of traditional knowledge allows him to present workable proposals for modernizing legal structures so that indigenous innovations can safely grow and thrive in tandem with global technological advancements.