CIPA moves to protect traditional medicine IP
Friday, July 26, 2024 | 1000 Views |
Heritage captured: Traditional medicine on display at the workshop on Wednesday
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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