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The Maasai Take Charge: Protecting Cultural Heritage Through Intellectual Property

The Maasai Take Charge: Protecting Cultural Heritage Through Intellectual Property

The Maasai people, a nomadic tribe inhabiting parts of Kenya and Tanzania, are renowned for their vibrant culture and distinctive red shukas.  However, for decades, companies have profited from using Maasai imagery and iconography without any compensation to the community. This exploitation sparked the creation of the Maasai Intellectual Property Initiative (MIPI) Trust, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the…

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