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Conference PHOTOS Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Intellectual Property Under the 2003 Convention
 
 
 
 
New Delhi 25 - 27 March 2007
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seeking a collaborative interface between ICH and IP
 
WELCOMING STATEMENT It is with my deepest pleasure to welcome all the speakers and honored guests to this Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Intellectual Property Under the 2003 ICH Convention to be held in New Delhi on 25-27 March 2007. In behalf of my university, the Kyushu University Faculty of Law in Fukuoka, Japan, as well as our esteemed co-sponsors led by the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) and India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and National Institute of Science Communication and Information (NISCAIR), I personally extend a warm appreciation to everyone who have helped in the conception and development of this undertaking. The topic of the upcoming conference is very apt in today’s changing cultural and legal landscape. As a participant and speaker in various international conferences and experts’ meetings, I have always observed a certain friction, not necessarily intended, between IP and ICH. The definition of “community” during last year’s UNESCO-ACCU Expert Meeting may not necessarily sit well with IP practitioners. Another crucial point is the issue of “holder” - who is the true “holder” of intangible cultural heritage? Many will answer the “community”, but the IP field may not be in total agreement. In relation to ICH national inventories, there are various issues complicating this such as the claim that they may further foment bio-piracy and acts as a potential tool or incentive for misappropriation. It is the sincere hope of the organizers that these questions and concerns, among others, will be addressed and dealt with in the course of the conference. I am particularly delighted with the scheduled TKDL visit as it is a great opportunity to bear witness to the development of inventory making in a rapidly developing country. I am personally looking forward to meeting you all in New Delhi. Yours, Toshiyuki Konohttp://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/programsinenglish/kono.htmshapeimage_20_link_0
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