What is it about?
This paper presents the results of a web-survey of scientists and researchers from India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, conducted to measure their awareness, attitudes and perspectives towards the new intellectual property rights (IPRs) paradigm in agriculture. Results indicate that respondents are aware on IPR and its features and have openness in answering IPR-related questions despite the current ambiguity and debate surrounding IPRs in public sector research. They also understand global policy trends and some of the risk factors involved. However, they need to have more exposure to, and training on, the use of the different IPR instruments. Interestingly, respondents disclosed that even with expanding IPR in agriculture, they did not have problems accessing new biological materials and genetic resources from local and international research centres.
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Why is it important?
Results can serve as important reference for institutions implementing IP capability programmes for better appreciation of the importance of IPR for public research institutions.
Perspectives
The paper highlights that while researchers in Southeast Asia are aware of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and are open to discussing them, they lack sufficient training in using various IPR tools effectively. Interestingly, despite the growing expansion of IPRs in agriculture, researchers report few challenges in accessing biological materials and genetic resources. This suggests that the balance between IPR protection and open access to resources is still being managed effectively. The findings emphasize the need for better training programs to equip researchers with the skills necessary to navigate IPR complexities, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of public sector research.
Dr. Jane Payumo
Michigan State University
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This page is a summary of: How agricultural biotechnology scientists perceive intellectual property rights (IPRs) and their implications: insights from developing Asia, International Journal of Intellectual Property Management, January 2011, Inderscience Publishers,
DOI: 10.1504/ijipm.2011.043872.
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