The minority customary law is an important part of China s customaiy law.It is the native rule of law rooted in the local culture,results from the practice of life,and is supported by a broad base of peoples trust.So the inheritance of customary law is conducive to protecting the intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities.For the protection of the intellectual property rights of the intangible cultural heritage of ethnic minorities,whether the means of protection can play an optimal role is not only related to the formulation and perfection of the national law1,hut also to the overall legal culture of the ethnic intangible cultural heritage,and the connection with local intellectual property customary law.The social jiinction of Tibetan customary law mainly lies in the normative function of behavior of Tibetan people and the function of politics,economic,and law enforcement in the stable development of Tibetan society.Tibetan Buddhism philosophy is the soul of Tibetan customary law.Since Tibetan people believe in Tibetan Buddhism,it has a profound impact on the politics,economy,literature,art,law,family,social interaction and daily life of Tibetan society.The Tibetan customary law has strong elements of pacifism,humanism,altruism and other spirits of compassion and harmony,which are at the highest level of traditional Tibetan ethics.
