Tina Kuriakose

Ms. Kuriakose s research addresses the deep concern developing countries have in the protection of traditional knowledge. She will analyze existing intellectual property policy regarding the protection of traditional knowledge and explore the extent to which these principles are congruent with axioms of natural law as evidenced in human rights. Her research also proposes to consider the efficacy of the use of non-intellectual property tools such as customary norms, consumer protections, marketing laws, trade practices and unfair competition laws in the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions. Ms. Kuriakose also hopes to examine the scope for national initiatives in the protection of traditional knowledge.