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  • 2025-01090 — Request for Comments and Testimony on the World Intellectual Property Organization Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5828
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking input from the public about the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge. The office is interested in opinions on whether the U.S. should sign and implement the Treaty, its consistency with U.S. patent law, and its potential impact on innovation, businesses, and the economy. Written comments are due by March 18, 2025, and a hearing will be held on April 29, 2025, which can be attended in person or online.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States is asking people to share their thoughts on a new set of rules about protecting ideas and traditions related to nature and old customs. They want to know if these rules could be good or bad for American inventors and businesses.

  • 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.