Intellectual property has become a hot topic in global discussions about innovation. Image courtesy of INPI, Brazil

The rapid rise of Brazilian innovative projects has drawn worldwide interest. What are the unique characteristics of this important member of the BRICS group of countries – and which challenges does it face?

We invite you to the “Brazilian INPI’s (National Institute of Industrial Property) experience in conducting capacity building in the field of intellectual property for the agents of the national innovation system” seminar​. It will be hosted by our distinguished guest Prof. Araken Alves de Lima, Academy of Intellectual Property, Innovation and Development Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property, Rio de Janeiro, Brail

When: Monday, September 15, 2014 2:00 pm

Where: “Delhi” lecture hall, Skolkovo School of Management, India Cluster

Prof Araken Alves de Lima, guest speaker at Skoltech seminar about intellectual property management in Brazil

Speaker Introduction:

Araken Lima graduated with a degree in Economics from Federal University of Alagoas. He holds a master’s degree in Development, Space and Environment and a doctoral degree in Applied Economics, both from State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Professor Lima is based at the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) where he conducts research and teaches intellectual property and innovation to graduate students. His research area comprises of intellectual property and innovation with a focus on innovation systems, global value chains and agribusiness.

* The Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) is a private graduate research university in Skolkovo, Russia, a suburb of Moscow. Established in 2011 in collaboration with MIT, Skoltech educates global leaders in innovation, advance scientific knowledge, and foster new technologies to address critical issues facing Russia and the world. Applying international research and educational models, the university integrates the best Russian scientific traditions with twenty-first century entrepreneurship and innovation.