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CIPA moves to protect traditional medicine IP

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Heritage captured: Traditional medicine on display at the workshop on Wednesday

In a move to preserve and protect the rich heritage of traditional medicine, the Companies and Intellectual Properties Authority (CIPA) has launched a new initiative focusing on the Intellectual Property (IP) rights of indigenous medicinal knowledge.

Through the IP and traditional medicine project, CIPA has identified 25 local traditional doctors who will be assisted in commercialising their products while maintaining control over their intellectual property.

The groundbreaking project aims to produce the first commercial projects by November, which will mark a significant milestone in the journey towards recognising and valuing the contributions of traditional healers.

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