Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study public info mtgs

[UPDATE 3/28: Maui and Big Island meeting dates changed.]

[UPDATE 3/9: The O'ahu meeting has been postponed.]

A press release from the Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study announces four public informational meetings for Native Hawaiian artisans will be held between February and May of 2006, on O’ahu, Hawai’i, Maui, and Kaua’i.

You can also download the flyer: NHCT 4.Isle E-vite 1.28.06.pdf

For Immediate Release
For information about the Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study, please contact
Ho’oipo K. Pa, Study Coordinator - Cel:(808) 778-4030; e-mail: malamaonakii@hawaii.rr.com

Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study 2006
The Native Hawaiian Cultural Trademark Study is a seven month long process to determine the need for, and parameters of, a cultural trademark program for distinguishing authentic Native Hawaiian cultural arts. The study is proceeding in two phases. Four public informational meetings for Native Hawaiian artisans will be held between February and May of 2006, on O’ahu, Hawai’i, Maui, and Kaua’i. An informational workshop held on January 14th at Kamakaküokalani, Center for Hawaiian Studies, launched the study and began the dialogue. Please see the complete schedule and more detailed information below.

The speakers at each meeting will be Leighton Chong,
Maile Andrade, and Study Coordinator Ho‘oipo K. Pa.

Kaua’i • February 11, 2006 • 9:00am to 12:00pm
The Aloha Center at Nawiliwili
Kaua‘i Host: Sabra Kauka (808) 246-8899

~~O‘ahu • March 18, 2006 • Time To Be Announced~~
~~Center for Hawaiian Studies~~
~~O‘ahu Host: TBA~~

Maui • ~~April 4, 2006 • 9:00am to 12:00pm~~ April 8, 2006 • 9:00am to 12:00pm
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Gallery Meeting Rm.
Maui Host: Hokulani Holt Padilla

~~Hawai‘i • May 12 & 13, 2006~~
~~Friday 12^th: Kona Outdoor Circle Ed. Center, 6:00pm to 8:30pm~~
~~Saturday 13^th: Hilo–Location & Time TBA~~
~~Hawai‘i Hosts: Hiko‘ula Hanapi & Nelson Makua~~

Hawai‘i • Tentative dates are May 19 & 20; Times TBA
We hope to hold meetings in both Kona and Hilo.
Please visit us on-line for updates: www.paifoundation.org

What is a Trademark?
It is a distinctive word, phrase, logo, design, or combination thereof that is not merely descriptive, is subject to legitimate control of a legal entity, and is used to designate or certify origin, quality or authenticity of cultural goods or services. A cultural certification trademark may be used to certify the cultural authenticity of goods and services, in this case, produced by Native Hawaiian artists and practitioners.

Who would use a Trademark?
Although many people think that a trademark is a logo or mark distinguishing one corporation’s products from its competitors, a trademark can also be used by a non-commercial entity to certify and legally define products, services, and even intellectual property, of a particular group of people with a distinct native culture; Native Hawaiians are such a group.

Why Might a Cultural Certification Trademark be needed?
Authentic cultural arts and crafts or even contemporary works produced in a form true to an authentic culture or tradition are important as expressions of the traditional knowledge of a particular culture. The products and their production help to perpetuate that culture and its traditional knowledge for future generations. A trademark under Western law can assist, in this case Native Hawaiians, in preserving our culture by helping to distinguish authentic cultural arts and crafts work to visitors and purchasers from those products that are mass produced fakes.

Cultural Trademarks Already in Use
The First Peoples (Native American Indians) have various trademarks that were instituted and are protected under the Indian Arts & Crafts Act or the IACA. In addition, the Native Maori people of Aotearoa also have a cultural trademark, created in 2000, called Toi Iho. Native Hawaiians can adopt and use a cultural trademark under existing trademark law.

Posted: Mon - January 30, 2006 at 10:03 AM

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