Institutional Relations

Institutional Relations:

Connecting Brazil to the World of Intellectual Property

In 2025, ABPI consolidated its role as a strategic bridge between Brazil and the main international forums on IP, innovation, and technology. The Association’s institutional engagement reaffirmed its commitment to promoting technical dialogue and knowledge exchange, strengthening Brazil’s role on the global IP stage and boosting the development of the national innovation ecosystem.

Presence at the International Trademark Association (INTA)

ABPI participated in INTA’s Annual Meeting in May, in California, with a representative delegation including Vice President Peter Eduardo Siemsen, former presidents Luiz Henrique do Amaral and Luiz Edgard Montaury Pimenta, Prosecuting Director Paulo Parente, Editorial Director Laetitia d’Hanens, Executive Director Erika Silla, and several Board members.

Active participation in the AIPPI World Congress 2025

In September, ABPI joined the AIPPI World Congress in Japan, with a strong contribution from the Brazilian Group’s delegates and alternates. Brazilian representatives took part in Study Question discussions, proposed resolution amendments, and joined Executive Committee meetings, reaffirming Brazil’s technical excellence and leadership in global IP debates.

Publication launch: “AIPPI Resolutions (2015–2024)”

In 2025, ABPI released a special issue of its magazine—“AIPPI Resolutions (2015–2024)”—bringing together all resolutions approved by AIPPI over the last decade. The publication, freely available in Portuguese, strengthens access to information and the dissemination of technical knowledge in the country. Click to access the publication.

Technical engagement and knowledge dissemination

Webinars and Study Committee meetings were held to discuss AIPPI’s resolutions, encouraging expert dialogue and bringing the Brazilian community closer to international IP trends.

These initiatives reinforce ABPI’s position as an agent of technical cooperation and diplomacy, committed to strengthening Brazil’s IP system, encouraging innovation, and integrating the country into the global debate on IP’s future.

Timeline

Key Institutional Relations Actions in 2025

Webinar “Comments on AIPPI Resolutions 2024,” with experts and Study Committee members discussing developments of the prior year’s resolutions.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Organization of a technical visit to Bayer’s Research Center in Petrolina (PE), with Congressman Júlio Lopes, bringing private sector and legislators together around the innovation agenda.

Webinar “IP Protection in the New Genomic Era,” with members of AIPPI’s Biotechnology Committee.

Delivery of AIPPI’s NRG Activity Reports, highlighting ABPI’s actions in 2024 and strategic trends for 2025.

Support for WIPO’s campaign on Brazil’s accession to the Hague System for international design protection.

MARCH

APRIL

Event “World IP Day – Updates and Opportunities in Entertainment Law: Film and Music,” in partnership with WIPO, livestreamed on ABPI’s YouTube channel.

Participation of ABPI’s Young Professionals Committee in PUCRS’s IP & Law Congress, fostering new leadership development.

Presence at the summit “Intellectual Property as a Driver of Innovation,” organized by Interfarma and Correio Braziliense.

Participation in INPI’s World IP Day celebrations, reinforcing institutional alignment and technical cooperation.

Representation at WIPO’s 66th General Assembly in Geneva (Switzerland), with Board member Ana Carolina Cagnoni, reinforcing ABPI’s presence in multilateral bodies.

JULY

SEPTEMBER

Support and participation in the 4th Café Aldeia Tech – “Niterói Criativa: When Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship,” with a talk by consultant Evelyn Roboredo on the importance of IP rights in the creative economy.

Participation in celebrations of SACI-Adm’s 15th anniversary, promoted by NIC.br, in an event dedicated to discussing achievements, challenges, and next steps for Brazil’s domain-name dispute resolution system. The livestream is available on NIC.br’s YouTube channel.

SACI-ADM, que completa 15 anos, inspirou a criação do CSD-ABPI (1)

OCTOBER