USPTO Hosts Tribal Consultation on WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Summary

The US Patent and Trademark Office is hosting a Tribal Consultation to gather input on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge, which was adopted by WIPO Member States in Geneva, Switzerland on May 24, 2024. The consultation will include virtual webinars and a request for written comments on whether the US should sign and implement the treaty.