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Bush Products & the Law

Terri Janke and Company are excited to introduce a new unique workshop, Bush Products & the Law.

Protecting Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) in the Bush Products Industry

Bush Products & the Law is a new full-day workshop designed to provide entrepreneurs, businesses and community members with insight into managing Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) in the commercialisation of bush foods and related products.

 

The workshop provides insight on:

  • The Australian bush products industry;

  • Branding and Intellectual Property;

  • Protecting ICIP;

  • Commercialising bush products; and

  • Case studies (who & what is successful).

Who is it for?

 

This workshop is suitable for anyone seeking a better understanding of how to respectfully approach the use of ICIP when entering into or working in the bush foods and products industry. This may include researchers, business people, chefs, pharmacists, government representatives, and anyone interested in the commercialisation of Bush Products.

Participants will receive a summary paper for the workshop and have an opportunity to ask questions during a Q&A session. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Enquires

 

If you are interested to attend a Bush Products and the Law workshop, contact us on +61 2 9693 2577 or email tjc@terrijanke.com.au 

Upcoming workshops:
We are not running Bush Products and the Law, but we are running a Law Way® Session: From Bush to Business - Tips for Indigenous Producers of Bush Products - on 29 July 2024 

From finger limes to lemon myrtle tea, wattle seed cake to mamarra soap, bush products are increasingly in demand across Australia and indeed internationally. This growth brings opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to benefit socially, economically and environmentally from their traditional practices. However, it also opens doors to exploitation and misappropriation. How can Indigenous producers of bush products protect their Intellectual Property, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, and Cultural Knowledge? Join Dr Terri Janke and Senior Associate Anika Valenti in a discussion on these important questions and more in our next Law Way® Session.

Click here to purchase tickets 

About the presenters
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Dr Terri Janke (BA LLB PhD) is the Solicitor Director at Terri Janke and Company. She is Wuthathi/Meriam woman and an international authority on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protection, known for innovating pathways between the non-Indigenous business sector and Indigenous people in business. She has writen leading ICIP protocols and models for various sectors including for the arts, museums, archives, film and business. Terri assists clients with legal matters in areas such as incorporation, joint ventures, procurement, governance, employment, intellectual property and engagement.

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Anika Valenti (LLB, BA) helps clients manage their business and commercial issues by advising on a wide array of business and legal matters, including; business incorporation and governance, engagement with the Indigenous Procurement Policy, business sale and transfer, commercial leases, consumer law, intellectual property protection and management (copyright licensing, brand protection and trade mark registration), privacy and confidentiality and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). She has particular expertise and interest in the area of Bush Products and brings this much needed know-how to the workshop.

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The painting 'Terri - Butterfly Flowers Dreaming' by Bibi Barba has been used under license in the firm photographs, including for staff profiles.

The painting  'Ancient Tracks and Waterholes' (2019) by Rene Kulitja has been used under license in some firm photographs on the TJC website homepage, staff profiles, careers and services pages. Visit Maruku Arts for more work by Rene Kulitja.

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Terri Janke and Company acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and work.
We acknowledge the Bidjigal People, the custodians of the Country where our office is located.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia. We recognise their ongoing connection to land, sea and skies. We pay our respects to their knowledge, and to the Elders past and present.

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