ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act
10. Rights conferred to holders of traditional knowledge
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
10. Rights conferred to holders of traditional knowledge
(1)Every community shall have the exclusive right to—(a)authorize the exploitation of their traditional knowledge; and(b)prevent any person from exploiting their traditional knowledge without their prior informed consent.(2)In addition to all other rights, remedies and action available, the owners shall have the right to institute legal proceedings against any person who exploits traditional knowledge without the owner's permission.(3)Every community shall make and adopt its community rules prescribing the procedures for the authorization of the exploitation of their traditional knowledge.(4)The rules shall be submitted to the county government during the registration of traditional knowledge.