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The 44th International Congress of the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association (ABPI), the largest event of its kind in Latin America, took place on August 12 and 13 in Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco.

This year’s theme was “Accelerating into the Future: Intellectual Property and Ethics Amidst Emerging Technologies.” The new tools of the digital economy, such as Artificial Intelligence, have been driving a significant transformation in society and the corporate world. However, these advancements can infringe on personal rights and challenge long-standing IP principles, sparking profound ethical and legal debates.

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Name

Alberto de Sá e Mello

Membro do Conselho da APDI

Alberto de Sá e Mello
Council Member – APDI – Associação Portuguesa de Direito Intelectual

Name

Dr. Álvaro Machado Dias

Neuroscientist and Expert in Human Behavior and New Technologies

Prof. Dr. Álvaro Machado Dias
Neuroscientist and Expert in Human Behavior and New Technologies

Name

Ayato Sakaki 

Cônsul na JPO

Ayato Sakaki 
Consul- JPO

Name

Andrea Nwabasili 

Legal Ethics & Compliance Senior Manager – Novo Nordisk

Andrea Nwabasili
Legal Ethics & Compliance Senior Manager – Novo Nordisk

Name

 Alexandre Freire Pimentel 

Desembargador TJPE

 Alexandre Freire Pimentel
Judge – TJPE

Name

Chicão Bulhões

Secretário Municipal de Desenvolvimento Urbano e Econômico do Rio de Janeiro

Chicão Bulhões
Secretary of Urban and Economic Development of Rio de Janeiro

Name

Demócrito Reinaldo Filho

Appellate Court Judge
TJPE

Demócrito Reinaldo Filho
Appellate Court Judge
TJPE

Name

Eduardo Bemfica 

Chefe Regional Nordeste
INPI

Eduardo Bemfica 
Chefe Regional Nordeste
INPI

Name

Gustavo Redó Monteiro

Senior Lawyer – Stellantis

Gustavo Redó Monteiro
Senior Lawyer – Stellantis

Name

Juliana Queiroga

Head of Entrepreneurship
CESAR – Centro de Estudos e Sistemas Avançados do Recife
Vice-Presidente ASIPI 

Juliana Queiroga
Head of Entrepreneurship CESAR – Centro de Estudos e Sistemas Avançados do Recife
Vice-Presidente ASIPI

Name

Júlio César Moreira

President – BPTO – Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office

Júlio César Moreira 
President – BPTO – Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office

Name

Lauro Locks

Counsellor at the Trade and Environment Division – WTO

Lauro Locks
Counsellor at the Trade and Environment Division – WTO

Name

Maria Beatriz Dellore

Regional Intellectual Property Advisor for Mercosur, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname – USPTO  

Maria Beatriz Dellore
Regional Intellectual Property Advisor for Mercosur, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname – USPTO  

Name

Michael Kos

IP Finance and Valuation Specialist, IP Commercialization Section, IP for Innovators Department (IPID) – WIPO  

Michael Kos
IP Finance and Valuation Specialist, IP Commercialization Section, IP for Innovators Department (IPID) – WIPO  

Name

Pierre Lucena

President – Porto Digital

Pierre Lucena
President – Porto Digital  

The 2024 Congress will feature two plenary sessions, eight panels, and eight table topics. The event will be hybrid, with both in-person and online participation.
Over two days, experts from academia, corporations, law firms, and intellectual property organizations will engage in discussions.
Click here to view the program.
There will be a Sunset Party on Tuesday evening and attendees of the Congress will have the opportunity to join a tour of the Stellantis automotive conglomerate factory. This optional tour, with limited spots available, will take place on Wednesday morning. Pre-registration is now open.
Secure your accommodation for August 12 to 14 and reserve flights with schedules that allow you to participate in all event activities.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at abpi@abpi.org.br

Table Topics are spaces with exclusive content and open to the exchange of experience between debaters and participants. Don’t miss this opportunity and secure your place.

Table Topic 1

Standard Essential Patents: An Overview of the SEP Ecosystem, Competition Issues, Disputes, and Regulatory Challenges

Table Topic 2

Biological Products in Agriculture and Their Role in Brazilian National Development – IP Challenges

Table Topic 3

Financing and Evaluation of Intangibles in Brazil

Table Topic 4

The Phenomenon of Secondary Meaning: The Importance of the BPTO’s Technical Analysis Given the Effective and Prolonged Use of a Trademark

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Table Topic 5

AI in Corporate Practice: Examples of Use and Internal Policies

Table Topic 6

Intellectual Property Governance Policy: The In-House Experience of Ambev

Table Topic 7

Well-Known Trademarks: Legal Nature and Effects of the Administrative Act Recognizing Well-Known Status. Attributive or Declaratory?

Table Topic 8

The Use of Intellectual Property Rights as a Strategy to Combat Illegal Trade

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Table Topic 1

Standard Essential Patents: An Overview of the SEP Ecosystem, Competition Issues, Disputes, and Regulatory Challenges

This Table Topic is supported by:

Table Topic 2

Biological Products in Agriculture and Their Role in Brazilian National Development – IP Challenges

This Table Topic is supported by:

Table Topic 3

Financing and Evaluation of Intangibles in Brazil

This Table Topic is supported by:

Table Topic 4

The Phenomenon of Secondary Meaning: The Importance of the BPTO’s Technical Analysis Given the Effective and Prolonged Use of a Trademark

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Table Topic 5

AI in Corporate Practice: Examples of Use and Internal Policies

This Table Topic is supported by:

Table Topic 6

Intellectual Property Governance Policy: The In-House Experience of Ambev

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Table Topic 7

Well-Known Trademarks: Legal Nature and Effects of the Administrative Act Recognizing Well-Known Status. Attributive or Declaratory?

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Table Topic 8

The Use of Intellectual Property Rights as a Strategy to Combat Illegal Trade

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Registration for the 44th ABPI International Congress is now open. Take advantage of special discounts for members, teachers, researchers and students.

REGISTER HERE

EXPLORE THE REGION!

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REVISIT 2023

The 2023 Congress was a resounding success!
Let’s reminisce about the edition where we celebrated ABPI’s 60th anniversary!

ABPI  Institutional Members

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O U R O | G O L D

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