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International Conference on
Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property Rights
and Business Policy
Conference Overview
Universidade Estadual de
Campinas
Campinas, Brasil
March 25-26, 2004
"Unlike other sources of wealth, such as energy or minerals located deep within
the earth - the human mind is not limited. No group or nation need loose
something at the expense of another's advancement when we are dealing with this
unlimited resource. I truly believe that intellectual property not only promotes
the exchange of ideas and information, but that it lies at the very heart of any
modern economy quickening both economic and cultural growth. Exchange of
knowledge and products made possible by intellectual property helps everyone."
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Honorable Bruce A. Lehman President,
IIPI
Remarks from WIPO Workshop
Brasilia, December 7, 1999
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Brazil's future economic growth depends not only on its vast supply of natural
resources, but on the nation's collective ability to harness the innovation of
its people. Boasting the largest scientific and technological sectors in Latin
America, Brazil is poised for great success in today's information economy.
Managing a transition of this magnitude, however, means making a commitment to
advancing the fundamental macroeconomic structures of an entire nation.
Fostering innovation, which is essential to driving an information economy,
requires the creation of policies that increasingly invest in research and
development, industry promotion, human capital and in the national legal
framework.
Intellectual property (patents, trademarks, trade secrets, industrial designs,
geographical indications, copyrights and neighboring rights) is an economic tool
that can help Brazil increase GDP and exports, enhance firm revenues, attract
foreign direct investment and facilitate joint ventures. Along with intellectual
property, technology transfer, structuring appropriate mechanisms for the
transfer of ideas from the lab to the private sector, can also play a critical
role in advancing Brazilian innovation.
IIPI's two-day event, The International Conference on Technology Transfer,
Intellectual Property Rights, and Business Policy, will apply lessons learned
from the patent experience and legislative changes in the United States and OECD
countries to Brazil's present economic and legal environment. Providing
international examples of growth through intellectual property and technology
transfer efforts, presenters will open a dialogue with conference delegates to
explore how theories, case studies and experience in other countries can be used
to fuel Brazil's quest for an expanded information economy.
Technology industry entrepreneurs, lawyers, research professionals, university
administrators and government policymakers will be among the select group
joining IIPI's team of international intellectual property and technology
transfer consultants. This event also promises to be an excellent networking
opportunity, a benefit both to those new to IP management as well as those
experienced in IP management, licensing, marketing and business negotiations.
Participants
To ensure ample opportunity for audience participation and discussion, this
conference is limited to 150 participants. In addition to international and
domestic speakers, entrepreneurs from some of Brazil's most forward-thinking
companies, government officials, university administrators, and legal experts
will be in attendance.
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