476 Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic [ No. 16 of 2016 Resources and Expressions of Folklore Exceptions and limitations for protection of expressions of folklore (iv) the acquisition or exercise of intellectual property rights over the expression of folklore or adaptations to the expression of folklore; (b) in respect of words, signs, names and symbols, any use of the expression of folklore, derivative of the expression of folklore or acquisition or exercise of intellectual property rights over the expression of folklore or derivative which disparages, offends or falsely suggests a connection with a traditional community or brings a traditional community into contempt or disrepute. (3) The following acts are prohibited in relation to the use and exploitation of expressions of folklore: (a) any distortion, mutilation or other modification of, or other derogatory action in relation to, an expression of folklore; (b) false, confusing or misleading indications or allegations which, in relation to goods or services, refer to, draw upon or evoke the expression of folklore of a traditional community or suggests any endorsement by, or linkage with, that community; and (c) use or exploitation for gainful intent without equitable remuneration or benefit sharing on terms determined and agreed with the traditional community or, in default, as determined by the Agency in consultation with the traditional community. 50. (1) The protection of expressions of folklore shall— (a) be such as not to restrict or hinder the normal development, use, exchange, dissemination and transmission of expressions of folklore, within the traditional context, by members of the traditional community as determined by customary laws and practices; (b) extend only to uses of expressions of folklore taking place outside the traditional context, whether or not for commercial exploitation; and (c) be subject to exceptions which relate to non-commercial uses, such as education, research, personal or private use, criticism, review, reporting of current events, legal proceedings, the making of recordings and reproductions for inclusion in an archive or inventory exclusively for the purposes of safeguarding cultural heritage and other incidental uses.

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