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Interpat Innovation Seminar, Brazilia

November 28, 2023- November 29, 2023/ 8:30 am - 12:40 pm

“Healthcare Innovation as a tool for societal progress and economic growth”

Interpat, Universidad El Bosque, Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Foundation Galaxea proudly present the 2023 edition of the Innovation Seminar to be held on 28 and 29 of November 2023 in the capital of Brazil, the city of Brasilia/Federal District. This year the theme of the event will be “Health care innovation as a tool for societal progress and economic growth”.

Intellectual property in catalyzing healthcare innovation. By exploring the intricate relationship between these realms, our objective is to foster groundbreaking discussions that raise healthcare standards and effectively address societal health dilemmas, particularly in Latin America. To delve deeper, we’re assembling industry and IP luminaries from the region to share insights and chart future strategies. This event promises 2 days of enlightening expert panels, dynamic interaction, and valuable networking. Esteemed judges, officials, academics and entrepreneurs across Latin America, leading in these fields, will grace the seminar. Simultaneous translation (English, Portuguese, Spanish) will be provided.

Updated Brazil IP Study now available to view here

Speakers

DAY 1

TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2023

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OPENING CEREMONY KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Andrew Jenner, Director General, Interpat (UK)

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PANEL 1

Innovation Amplified: The Economic Role of IP and Patent Terms (PTA/PTE)

Tim Wilsdon

Vice President, CRA International (UK)

Alexandre Dantas Rodrigues

Director of Patents, Computer Programs and Integrated Circuit Topographies, Brazilian PTO-INPI (BR)

Bettina Wanner

Head IP Advocacy & Strategy, Bayer (GER)

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PANEL 2

Data Horizons Unlocked: Biologics Protection & Exclusivity in Latam

Corey Salsberg

Vice President, Global Head IP Affairs, Novartis (USA)

David Salirrosas

Specialist in Health Evaluation of Medicines, DIGEMID (PER)

Felipe Saavedra

Head of Legal Counsel, Institute of Public Health of Chile (CHL)

Carlos Alberto Padilla Trujillo

Magistrate, Specialized Chamber on Intellectual Property Matters of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (MEX)

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PANEL 3

Innovation, Access, and Rights: Debating Compulsory Licensing in the Region

Hugo R. Gómez Apac

Judge, Court of Justice of the Andean Community (EC)

Caroline Tauk

Federal Judge, Federal Regional Court – 2nd Region (BR)

Dr. Patricio Secaira

Judge, The National Court of Justice of the Republic of Ecuador (ECU)

Ana Carolina Cagnoni

IP and Compliance Director, INTERFARMA (BR)

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PANEL 4

Behind the Scenes: Deconstructing Infringement Cases in Small Molecules and Biologics

Gonzalo Rovira

Director Of Intellectual Property and Licensing, Bayer (ARG)

Marcelo Marcos Morales

National Secretary for Scientific Research and Training, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (BR)

Jorge Meza Perez

Magistrate, Council of the Federal Judicature (MEX)

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DAY 2

WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2023

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OPENING REMARKS

Simone Sayuri Tsuneda, Intellectual Property Supervisor, Embrapa (BR)

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PANEL 5

Shaping IP through Agreements: FTA/OECD Influence on Latin America’s Patents & Waivers

Jon Santamauro

Senior Director, International Government Affairs, AbbVie (USA)

Fernando Portugal

Director of Intellectual Property, Legal and International Affair, AMIIF (MX)

Leonardo Santana

Head of the IP Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Itamaraty (BR)

Silvia Solis

Intellectual Property Legal Advisor, U.S. Embassy in Lima | U.S. Department of Commerce (PER)

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PANEL 6

Bridging Innovation: Unveiling the Role of IP in Technology Transfer

Carlos Felipe Escobar

Director HUB IEX, Universidad El Bosque (COL)

Almesha Campbell

chair of the board of directors of AUTM (USA)

María José García

Deputy Director of Knowledge Transfer, INAPI (CHL)

Alejandra Navarro Hurtado

Intellectual Property Office Coordinator, CIATEJ (MEX)

María Vazquez

Dean of Law School, Universidad de San Andres (ARG)

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Closing and Conclusions

Corey Salsberg, Vice President, Global Head IP Affairs, Novartis (USA)

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