On July 21, 2022, the WIPO General Assembly decided to convene a Diplomatic Conference to conclude an International Legal Instrument Relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources no later than 2024.
The Diplomatic Conference will be preceded by a Special Session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore from September 4 to 8, 2023 and by the Preparatory Committee of the Diplomatic Conference from September 11 to 13, 2023.
- WIPO General Assembly Decision on the Diplomatic Conference
- Chair’s Text of a Draft International Legal Instrument Relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources
- Executive Summary: Chair’s Text on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
- Consolidated Document Relating to Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources