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Intellectual Property and the Safeguarding of Traditional Cultures

This publication by Jane Anderson and Molly Torsen offers legal information and compiles practical experiences on the management of intellectual property for cultural institutions whose collections comprise traditional cultural expressions. It seeks to respond directly to the needs of cultural institutions and Indigenous and traditional communities dealing with the preservation, safeguarding and protection of cultural heritage.

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