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South Africa is actively defending the rooibos plant’s identity and associated indigenous rights as global demand surges. Following trademark disputes and benefit-sharing agreements, rooibos secured EU Protected Designation of Origin status in 2021, while tariff reductions in China promise expanded market access. Thes…
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU) has developed model legislation aimed at protecting African farmers, breeders, and indigenous communities from unauthorized patenting and exploitation of their biological resources. This initiative responds to growing concerns over biopiracy, exemplified by cases like the Univer…
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