Surveys of Existing Practices, Protocols and Policies

Many institutions and communities have already developed valuable IP-related codes, protocols, policies, practices and standard agreements relating to the safeguarding of, access to, ownership of and control over cultural heritage.   WIPO has commissioned surveys of these existing resources and practices, which can serve as an empirical basis for the eventual development of best practices and guidelines. The surveys were prepared by experts commissioned by WIPO.  Contributions, comments and corrections to the surveys are welcome!  Please direct them to: heritage@wipo.int.