Nurul Muflihahe
This study explores the nexus between intellectual property rights and traditional knowledge, emphasizing the significance of safeguarding the latter through the framework of geograpnical indications. Traaitional knowledge, representing intellectual endeavors shaped by specific communities, necessitates protection to ensure its preservation and prevent undue claims. Employing a qualitative approach with a normative juridical perspective, the research delves into the characteristics of geograpnical indications and underscores the importance of registering them for traditional knowledge. Findings reveal that traditional knowledge can attain registration contingent upon meeting geographical indication criteria. The study underscores the pivotal role of geographical indications in providing international recognition, acknowledging communal ownership, and fostering economic sustainability for traditional knowledge. © 2023 Authors.
Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
