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The World Intellectual Property Organization creates a "traditional knowledge" committee.

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The Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) is founded by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as a space to: "discuss the intellectual property issues that arise in the context of access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing as well as the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions" (WIPO).