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  • 2025-01092 — Tribal Consultation on the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5827
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is inviting Tribal Nations and related communities to comment on a new treaty adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) regarding Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Traditional Knowledge (GR and ATK). The USPTO is holding virtual webinars and requesting written feedback on whether the U.S. should sign this treaty, which could affect patent rules by requiring disclosure of GR and ATK sources. The sessions aim to gather input on how the treaty aligns with U.S. laws and its potential impacts on innovation. Written comments are due by April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. wants to decide if it should agree to new international rules that talk about how we use special knowledge and natural goodies shared by Native Tribes. They're asking these Tribes to join online chats and write letters about what they think before making a decision.

  • 2021-00719 — North Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3122
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting a webconference for the Bering Sea Fishery Ecosystem Plan Local Knowledge, Traditional Knowledge, and Subsistence Taskforce (LKTKS) from March 16 to March 17, 2021. The meeting will cover updates on the LKTKS search engine, protocol development, and other business matters. Public comments can be submitted electronically by March 15, 2021, and there will be a chance for oral testimony during the meeting. More information and connection details are available on their website.

    Simple Explanation

    The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is having an online meeting about fish and ocean stuff on March 16-17, 2021, where people can listen and share their thoughts by March 15, 2021. They want everything to be clear and fair for everyone, but they might need to explain some parts better and help people who don’t have the internet to join too.