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The Oma of Laos: Piloting a Model for Traditional Textile Design Protection

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Education

Cultural events

Craft shops

Research

Artisan trainingLuang Prabang, Lao PDR

Oma vs Max Mara

Argument for Cultural IP Rights

CULTURAL IP RIGHTS =

Protection unlimited in

time

Protection limited in time

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Securing Cultural Intellectual Property Rights for the Oma of Laos: Traditional Design Digital Library

Free, prior and informed consent and partnership of the Oma of Nanam Village

Research and documentation of Oma Traditional Textiles

Creation of a Traditional Textile Design Database

Formalisation of Traditional Textile Design DatabaseCopyright with the Lao Department of Intellectual Property

WIPO Proof

Awareness-raising and dissemination in Laos and beyond

Key Components of Model• Multidisciplinary team (community researchers, anthropologists, lawyers, database

designer)

• FPIC and community-centred approach (time and resource-intensive)

• Legal formalisation and government buy-in

• Template and model that can be replicated

• Potential benefits: ◦ Community documentation and pride◦ Defensive protection ◦ Commercial opportunities

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