Intellectual Property Issues in Heritage Management Part 2: Legal Dimensions, Ethical Considerations, and Collaborative Research Practices

Journal of Heritage Management 3: 117-147, 2010

31 Pages Posted: 13 Jul 2014

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George Nicholas

Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Catherine Bell

University of Alberta - Faculty of Law

Rosemary J. Coombe

York University - Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; York University

John Welch

Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Brian Noble

Dalhousie University

Jane Anderson

New York University (NYU) - Institute for Law and Society

Kelly Bannister

University of Victoria

Joe Watkins

University of Oklahoma

Date Written: 2010

Abstract

Cultural heritage management within the scope of law and policy necessitates a fluid understanding of both the tangible and intangible elements underpinning cultural resources, as well as a broader appreciation for what might be considered ‘law.’ While the tangible components of cultural heritage have been privileged due to their ability to be quantified and tracked, we argue that without recognizing the intangible dimensions of heritage, tangible “cultural property” or “heritage” has little or no meaning or value. A new set of management strategies for intangible cultural heritage is needed; in this follow-up piece we consider some of the overarching issues that frame developments in IP and professional heritage management and guide efforts to resolve or avoid problems encountered as such. We also explore the legal and ethical dimensions of IP, as well as the collaborative research approaches that constitute good practice.

Keywords: Cultural heritage management, Intangible heritage, Intellectual property

Suggested Citation

Nicholas, George and Bell, Catherine and Coombe, Rosemary J. and Welch, John and Noble, Brian and Anderson, Jane and Bannister, Kelly and Watkins, Joe, Intellectual Property Issues in Heritage Management Part 2: Legal Dimensions, Ethical Considerations, and Collaborative Research Practices (2010). Journal of Heritage Management 3: 117-147, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2463899

George Nicholas

Simon Fraser University (SFU) ( email )

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Catherine Bell

University of Alberta - Faculty of Law ( email )

Law Centre (111 - 89 Ave)
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H5
Canada

Rosemary J. Coombe (Contact Author)

York University - Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies ( email )

Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Canada

York University ( email )

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Canada

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John Welch

Simon Fraser University (SFU) ( email )

8888 University Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6
Canada

Brian Noble

Dalhousie University ( email )

6225 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4H7
Canada

Jane Anderson

New York University (NYU) - Institute for Law and Society ( email )

249 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012-1079
United States

Kelly Bannister

University of Victoria ( email )

3800 Finnerty Rd
Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2
Canada

Joe Watkins

University of Oklahoma ( email )

307 W Brooks
Norman, OK 73019
United States

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