The USPTO held a public hearing on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK Treaty). This hybrid event took place on April 29, 2025, at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
WIPO member states adopted the GRATK Treaty on May 24, 2024. The USPTO published a Federal Register Notice on January 17, 2025, soliciting input from the public on whether the U.S. should sign and implement the treaty. This hearing provided another opportunity to provide input on those matters.
This program had in-person and virtual attendance options. There was no charge to attend, but registration was required. Due to space limitations, early registration for in-person attendance in Alexandria, Virginia, was recommended.
A video and transcript of the hearing are now available.
Those wishing to testify must submit a separate request no later than April 22, 2025, to Michael Buckler at michael.buckler@uspto.gov.
This program was organized by the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs (OPIA). More details about the hearing, including required elements for a request to testify, can be found in the Federal Register Notice.
Agenda
Additional information
For more information, visit OPIA’s webpage on the treaty or contact Michael Buckler at michael.buckler@uspto.gov. in the USPTO’s Office of Policy and International Affairs.
