How does the intellectual property system work with traditional knowledge and Indigenous cultural expression?

There is some protection of traditional knowledge and Indigenous cultural expression by the intellectual property system, for example:

Traditional knowledge and Indigenous cultural expression	Intellectual property system
Knowledge of the medicinal properties of a plant	Confidential information
Song	Possibly copyright
Music	Possibly copyright
Dance	Possibly copyright
Crafts	Possibly registered designs

However, intellectual property laws offer limited protection for traditional knowledge and Indigenous cultural expression.

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