• DR ANURADHA GIRME
• ADV VISHAL B SHINDE

The concept of patentability of traditional knowledge in India is a complex and ongoing topic. Traditional knowledge is often defined as knowledge that is held collectively by a group of people and is passed down from generation to generation through cultural practices and oral traditions. In India, the issue of protecting traditional knowledge is particularly important, as many indigenous communities have unique and valuable knowledge that could be exploited by outside entities without proper compensation or recognition. To address this, the Indian government has taken various steps to protect traditional knowledge, including establishing the “Traditional Knowledge Digital Library” (TKDL) and creating legal frameworks for the protection of traditional knowledge. However, the patentability of traditional knowledge in India remains a controversial issue, as some argue that granting patents for traditional knowledge may lead to misappropriation and exploitation of indigenous communities. The Indian Patent Act, amended in 2005, which includes provisions for the exclusion of traditional knowledge and biological resources from patentability, but there are still concerns about the effectiveness of these provisions in practice. Overall, the patentability of traditional knowledge in India is an ongoing area of debate and development, with various legal and policy measures aimed at protecting indigenous communities' knowledge and preventing exploitation.

Patentability, Traditional Knowledge, TKDL, Indigenous Community.

"PATENTABILITY OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.m695-m703, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305C98.pdf

"PATENTABILITY OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppm695-m703, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305C98.pdf