Parallel to the protection of various Intellectual Properties, there exists a separate dimension of regime protecting the innovation, creativity and traditional knowledge flowing within the communities of indigenous peoples, tribes and those group of individuals remotely conserved and nourished by the states.

This new aspect has recently led me towards understanding existing mal-practices and instances revolving around the issue of Bio Piracy. Bio Piracy in simplest terms can be explained as an unauthorised use of any medical or biological Traditional knowledge (TK). Meanwhile, the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), a database consisting of massive database on multiple traditional information has been assisting the stake holders of TK to prevent the instances of Bio Piracy.

Theoretically, TK plays an important role in the structuring of a developing countries with respect to strengthening cultural identity and the enhancing use of such knowledge to achieve sustainable agriculture, affordable and appropriate public health, and conservation of bio-diversities.

Some of the classic court battles and litigation which have highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting TK can be observed in the cases of Turmeric Patent case, Neem Patent case, Hoodia Patent case, etc. where even dominating pharma companies have been brought down in order to uphold the interest of the group or society nurturing the TK.