Cadernos de Prospecção

Intersection Between Intellectual Property and Micro-Entrepreneurship in Collaborative Stores

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Collaborative stores represent an important gateway for microentrepreneurs, offering opportunities for the development of innovative businesses. However, the lack of knowledge of the mechanisms for protecting intellectual assets reveals a weakness in the management of these entrepreneurs. Given this scenario, there is a gap in the literature on the intersection between intellectual property and microentrepreneurship, raising the question: what has been produced academically about intellectual protection for collaborative store entrepreneurs? This study conducted a systematic review of the literature, with immersion in the main Brazilian academic databases. The search terms were selected to cover the connections between these themes. The results highlight the scarcity of academic productions that address the intersection between intellectual property and collaborative stores, revealing trends, challenges and opportunities in the field of intellectual protection for these entrepreneurs. This study contributes to the advancement of the academic and practical debate on the subject, highlighting the need for greater attention to the protection of intellectual assets in the context of microentrepreneurship. The systematic review made it possible to map existing scientific productions and identify gaps that can guide future research.

The Employer's Civil Liability for Irregular Use of Proprietary Software

Victor André Santos de Lima, Rogério de Andrade Filgueiras — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In the digital age, the use of software is an integral part of human activities, both personal and professional, especially with the rise of hybrid work. Despite the progress, misuse of proprietary software, such as piracy or use beyond contractual limits, still represents a significant challenge. The aim of this article is to analyze the employer's civil liability for irregular use of proprietary software. The research adopted a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach, using bibliographic and documentary methods, based on an analysis of doctrine, case law and legal norms. As a result, it was observed that the employer can be liable, objectively or jointly, when employees or partners violate software licenses in the course of their functions. This highlights the need for companies to adopt compliance policies and effective control mechanisms in order to mitigate legal and economic risks arising from the irregular use of software.

Patent Landscape Analysis of Sanitation Operators in Brazil

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Although sanitation is an essential service for public health and environmental sustainability, the sector still faces challenges in terms of technological innovation. This study aims to identify the technological domain of sanitation companies operating in Brazil, highlighting Brazilian operators that have invested in innovation and protect their technologies. The methodology was based on the search and analysis of patents filed by sanitation operators, using databases such as Orbit. Patents filed by both Brazilian and foreign companies were analyzed, focusing on technologies applicable to water and wastewater treatment, as well as other innovations in the sector. The results indicate that, in order to enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the sector, greater incentives for innovation and intellectual property protection are needed, along with increased collaboration between companies and research institutes for the development of technological solutions suited to the Brazilian context.

Bibliometry & Patentometry on Licensing and Environmental Compliance in Agroindustries: notes for intellectual property and innovation

Istefany Pereira , Miriam Cleide Cavalcante de Amorim — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Environmental licensing is a complex and time-consuming process for stakeholders in the agroindustry in Brazil. This article performs a bibliometric and patentometric mapping of the topics of licensing, compliance, and agroindustrial sustainability, using databases such as Scopus, the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Brazilian Public Software, and the Google Play Store. The results reveal a scarce scenario of scientific discussion and registration of patents and programs related to the topic. Bibliographic production predominantly originates from countries such as the United States and China, with a smaller participation from Brazil. In addition, there is a low participation of preservation institutes and Brazilian public administration agencies, with the majority of publications coming from universities and educational institutes. It is concluded that there is an urgent need to develop intellectual property in processes, Research and Development (R&D), and patents, aiming at optimizing environmental licensing and promoting sustainability in the agroindustry. This article serves as a basis for researchers, sectors and stakeholders directly involved in improving the issuance of Environmental Permits.

Strategic Portfolios For Multiuser Laboratories: visibility, innovation, and technological integration

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Laboratórios Multiusuários (LMUs) são estratégicos para integrar pesquisa acadêmica ao setor produtivo. Este estudo aplicou um projeto de gestão de portfólio para dois LMUs do Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi (Laboratório de Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura e Laboratório de Análises Químicas), tendo como premissa a importância da gestão estratégica como ferramenta para otimizar a eficiência, a visibilidade e os impactos desses laboratórios. Por meio de métodos como Benchmarking, Duplo Diamante e Canvas Business Model, o projeto comparou práticas com referências externas, mapeou problemas e oportunidades e estruturou a comunicação das capacidades dos laboratórios. Isso permitiu organizar serviços, identificar fragilidades, propor melhorias operacionais e recomendar estratégias para atrair parcerias, captar recursos e fomentar a inovação. Os resultados demonstram que uma gestão estratégica robusta, apoiada por ferramentas modernas, otimiza recursos, promove a inovação tecnológica e fortalece a conexão entre instituições de ciência e tecnologia e o setor produtivo.

Urban Furniture and Industrial Property: shelters for passengers in Brazil (1983-2023)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Urban furniture, especially passenger shelters, plays a fundamental role in the configuration of cities, contributing to the functionality and aesthetics of public spaces. The protection afforded by industrial design registration to these shelters is essential to promote innovation and preserve the commercial value of these products. This work aims to map the shelters for passengers with industrial design protection in Brazil from the first deposit in 1983 until December 2023. The methodology adopted has a qualitative exploratory character, with a descriptive bias, using the INPI industrial design database. As a result, 72 deposits were identified in the analyzed period, that is, 2023. It is concluded that, although there is a growing concern with the registration of shelter projects, this practice is still in its infancy concerning the size of the market in the country and the possibilities for advancement in this topic.

Knowledge Generation as a Technological Capacity: mapping the portfolio of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas - IFAM for technology transfer

Deyvison da Silva, Sammy Aquino Pereira, Raimundo Corrêa de Oliveira — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM) is a federal public educational institution that offers technical, technological and higher education courses in several areas and in several municipalities in the state of Amazonas. Given its multidisciplinary approach and scientific and technological production, this article analyzes the technological capacity of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM) for the technology transfer process. Through a qualitative approach and documentary analysis, the results of the RD&I actions of IFAM were mapped. The results highlight the diversity of activities developed and executed at the Institution, with the potential to generate innovations, but with a low number of protected assets. Concluding that the Institution needs to strengthen its articulation between academia and the productive sector and the use of intellectual protection as a strategy, so that they generate social and economic impacts through technology transfer.

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Júnior Mozart Nogueira Gomes, Fabiana Lucena de Oliveira — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article aims to address the importance of teaching Intellectual Property in the context of technical secondary education at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM), Campus Avançado Manacapuru (CAM). By employing a descriptive approach, combined with action-research components and mixed analysis (quantitative and qualitative), it investigates the relevance of an educational material adapted for adolescents as a teaching tool. The results indicate the need for an accessible educational resource, specifically designed to explain the significance of intellectual property, clearly outlining the patent registration process and its importance for innovation and entrepreneurship among young people.

Overview of Innovation in Bahia's City Halls: mapping the evolution of legislation between 2014 and 2024

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study analyzes the evolution of municipal legislation on innovation in Bahia between 2014 and 2024, focusing on the 22 municipalities with more than 80 thousand inhabitants (65% of the state population). Based on theories of urban development and innovation ecosystems, the research seeks to fill gaps in the literature on how local regulatory frameworks impact the innovative capacity of cities. The objective was to map the adoption of specific legislation on innovation in Bahian municipalities. A qualitative exploratory approach was adopted, with bibliographic and documentary research and analysis of secondary data. The research pointed out gaps in literature, such as the lack of studies on the relationship between innovation legislation and socioeconomic development. Of the municipalities studied, 36.4% have specific legislation on innovation and 27.3% have dedicated administrative structures. The implications suggest that more cohesive legislation and the strengthening of administrative structures can boost innovation in the public sector and regional development.

Systematic Review and Patentometric Study on Information Management in Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operation (AECO) sector is being driven by new legal frameworks to use the Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform, and, for this transition, new demands for regulations and processes are emerging. The application of the BIM platform in built heritage is explored through the Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) methodology, which is still in its early stages in Brazil. This paper aims to investigate the information management processes using the BIM platform for built heritage. The methodology employed systematic and patent review to analyze articles, patents, and filings that contain processes with applications in built heritage. Most of the articles propose the development of specific technologies for cultural heritage in response to regulatory demand, while patents and filings present solutions geared towards the AECO sector. Future perspectives point to the development or adaptation of technologies for application in built heritage.

Maturity for Impact (MPI): a proposal for an evaluative transformation of professional graduate programs

Andrea Viviana Waichman, Eduardo Meireles, Genildo Cavalcante Ferreira-Júnior — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article presents a comprehensive framework for transforming the evaluation model of Professional Graduate Programs (PPs) in Brazil, grounded in the concept of Maturity for Impact (MPI) and the Maturity for Impact Index (IMI). Based on the need to calibrate universal quality indicators with the applied, problem-oriented mission of PPs, this proposal differs from traditional evaluation models designed for academic programs. The framework is organized into three main criteria – Governance and Strategic Alignment; Solutions Development and Talent Training; and Impact and Territorial Transformation – and operates through the IMI, an instrument that aggregates six weighted criteria to assess the maturity of Technical-Technological Products (PTTs). The article details the structure of the proposed model, its operationalization, implementation timeline, and monitoring and communication strategies, positioning itself as a complementary mechanism to Capes’ quadrennial evaluation, aimed at aligning incentives with the generation of public value.

Analysis of the Technological Diffusion of Ethanol-Based Fuel Cells

Fabricio Costa Silva, Cristina M. Quintella — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Ethanol-based fuel cells, which use biofuel either directly or as an input for hydrogen generation, have attracted attention in recent years due to their potential for high efficiency combined with low environmental impact. This study seeks to map the development stage of this technology with support from the Orbit platform, through the analysis of patent documents and the development of mathematical models that depict an overview of innovation diffusion in this field. Analyses were conducted to examine the overall historical trends of patent filings related to this type of fuel cell, as well as specific subtypes like DEFCs and SOFCs. The models developed suggest that high-temperature fuel cells have promising medium-term market insertion prospects, while DAFCs are at an earlier maturity stage, requiring additional research efforts to address challenges related to their structural aspects and cost-effectiveness.

Study of Immunotherapies Focusing on Vaccines for Parkinson's: a scientific and technological prospection

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons, with a major impact on patients' quality of life. This study investigated the development of vaccine-based immunotherapies for the disease, using the ScienceDirect and PubMed databases for scientific prospecting and WIPO, Google Patents and INPI for technological prospecting. In the scientific prospecting, four monoclonal antibodies and two immunotherapeutic technologies in the clinical phase were identified. In the technological prospecting, the USA and Japan led with the highest number of active patents. In Brazil, no related publications or patents were found. From the WIPO and Google Patents databases, only six relevant patents were located. The results highlight the need for innovative strategies, such as the analysis of genes, proteins and immune cells, to develop effective and safe immunotherapies, reinforcing the importance of scientific and technological research in the advancement of therapies against Parkinson's.

Prospection of Patents and Scientific Publications on Cannabis in Brazil

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

With the growing interest in the chemical and therapeutic properties, as well as the economic potential of Cannabis, a scientific and technological survey was conducted using the Capes and INPI databases, employing the term “cannabi*”. A total of 502 theses and dissertations and 90 patent applications were identified, of which 83 were included in the study. Among these applications, 55 are under review, 18 have been archived, five were rejected, and five were granted. Most patents fall under the A61K category, which pertains to medical preparations, with the first grant occurring in 2021. The United States leads in pending and granted applications, while Brazil accounts for seven applications, predominantly from higher education institutions. The predominance of private companies highlights the commercial potential of Cannabis; however, the number of filings with INPI does not reflect the emerging market, possibly due to legal uncertainties. These results reinforce the need for improvements in regulations related to Cannabis in Brazil.

Technological Prospecting: trends in the active packaging sector for fruits based on gases and organic compounds

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Active packaging represents an important alternative to reduce food waste, especially fruit. This study aimed to evaluate the global panorama of the use of active packaging for fruits based on gases and organic compounds. For this purpose, patents were selected using the terms activ* packag* AND fruit* associated with A23B7/00 OR A23B7/144 OR A23B7/152 OR A23B7/154. The first patent filing found was in 1982, with a significant increase in 2022 and 2023. The largest applicants were China (55%), the World Intellectual Property Organization (17%) and Japan (14%). The academic sector also stood out, accounting for 47% of the filings. Essential oils emerged as the main active component of packaging, which is primarily intended for use with fruit. It is concluded that no patent records for active packaging for fruits were found in Brazil, representing an opportunity for research and development in this field.

Web-Based System for Clinic Management: patent review

Rafaela Bezerra Gama Guimaraes, Grace Anne Azevedo Doria — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The objective of this research was to conduct a review of software records aimed at managing office occupancy by multiple professionals during the same shift, in real-time, through the exploration of software records. This is an exploratory, descriptive study. Data were collected from patent databases (Espacenet and INPI), research databases (PubMed, SciELO, and Virtual Health Library), and app stores (App Store and Play Store) between September 2024 and February 2025. A total of 210 results were found; however, only 13 met the methodological criteria for the review. Of these, seven apps and six patents with the potential to optimize room management were identified, with records ranging from 2003 to 2024, in Brazil and the United States. However, none of the results focused on managing office occupancy. Thus, it was observed that the number of software and patent records related to room management is still emerging, indicating that this is a promising area for improvement of work process management and the achievement of more efficient results.

Patent Prospecting on Hormonal Formulations Involving Recombinant Insulin and Glucagon-Like Peptide 1

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study aimed to prospect patents for innovative formulations containing recombinant insulin (IR) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). A systematic search was carried out on the Espacenet platform covering more than 90 countries, using the descriptors “recombinant insulin” and “glucagon-like peptide-1” and applying filters by therapeutic relevance in the period from 2013 to 2023. The results revealed 325 eligible patents (84 IR, 241 GLP-1) demonstrating a sharp growth in GLP-1 patents in contrast to the reduction in IR. China and the USA emerged as leaders, accounting for 87% and 13% of IR patents, and 47% and 28% of GLP-1 patents, respectively. The temporal analysis showed that IR patents had two significant peaks (2014 and 2021), while GLP-1 patents showed constant growth, with an all-time high in 2022. These findings highlight a promising market for GLP-1-based therapies, reflecting the growing needs in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and associated comorbidities.

Innovation and Sustainability: prior art investigation of green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) green synthesis represents a sustainable alternative to conventional methods, using fewer toxic solvents and more natural resources. However, the scarcity of reviews on patents in this field hinders the identification of technological trends and applications. This study mapped international and national patents on the ZnO-NPs green synthesis, identifying countries, methods, precursors, extracts, applications, and gaps. The search was conducted in the World Intellectual Property Organization – Patentscope and the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property databases, using the terms “green synthesis,” “ZnO,” and “nanoparticles,” limited to 2010-2025. Of the 18 patents identified, 94% were from India and none from Brazil, and 89% of them employed precipitation, with zinc acetate (56%) and zinc nitrate (38%) as precursors. Practical applications were reported in 22% of the patents, mainly as fertilizers and antimicrobial agents. This study contributed to understanding the current landscape and reinforces the importance of developing sustainable applications for ZnO-NPs.

Bibliometric and Patent Mapping of a Solution for Stock Management Applied in a Hospital Environment: use of radio frequency identification technology (RFID)

Liz Silva Pires, Neila de Paula Pereira — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has gained prominence in hospital inventory management, promoting traceability, waste reduction, and operational efficiency. Therefore, this study aimed to map, through bibliometric and patent analysis, RFID solutions for hospital inventory management. The methodology included quantitative searches in the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases and the Orbit Intelligence platform (2005-2025), using the descriptors “RFID”, “inventory management” “hospital” and “healthcare logistics”. The results revealed a significant gap: only 22 Brazilian articles and 11 related patents, compared to 1.334 publications and 1.685 international patents. The conclusion is that there are opportunities for national innovations in this area, especially in applications such as medication control and material and equipment tracking, requiring R&D investments adapted to the Brazilian hospital environment.

Microorganisms that Generate Solutions: technological prospection of microbial electrosynthesis in the fight against CO₂

Rafael da Silva Oliveira Holanda, Fabiane Caxico de Abreu Galdino — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Microbial electrosynthesis emerges as a strategic alternative in response to the climate crisis, enabling the capture of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and its conversion into value-added organic compounds through the metabolic activity of electrogenic microorganisms. This study presents a technological prospecting of the development of this technique between 2010 and 2024, with particular emphasis on the pandemic period. Scientific publications indexed in Scopus and ScienceDirect were analyzed, as well as patent documents retrieved from WIPO, EPO, PI, and Lens.org databases, using the descriptors “microbial electrosynthesis,” “bioelectrochemical CO₂ reduction,” “microbial CO₂ reduction,” and “microbial CO₂ conversion.” Although the prospective approach does not allow exhaustive coverage, the adopted methodological framework enabled the identification of consistent trends and relevant research gaps. The findings highlight the consolidation of microbial electrosynthesis as a key technology for the bioeconomy, carbon neutralization, and organic waste valorization, underscoring its innovative potential in industrial and educational applications and the need for interdisciplinary investment aligned with public policies.

Technological Prospection of Patents on Plant Extracts for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: gaps and innovation opportunities

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected disease with high incidence in Brazil, where biodiversity represents a largely unexplored source for innovative therapies. Despite its epidemiological relevance and advances in research on plant extracts, there is a gap between scientific production and intellectual property protection, reflected in the low number of patents, especially at the national level. This study aimed to: (i) map patents related to the use of plant extracts in the treatment of CL; (ii) identify technological gaps and innovation opportunities; and (iii) propose strategies to strengthen the intellectual protection of natural assets. The methodology consisted of a technological prospecting conducted in the INPI, Espacenet, and Patentscope databases (2008–2025), using descriptors and IPC/CPC codes. Patents were screened for therapeutic relevance, duplicate exclusion, and categorization. A total of 18 patents were identified, three in INPI, with predominance of topical formulations. The results highlight a mismatch between academic production and intellectual protection, as well as the underrepresentation of Brazilian biodiversity, reinforcing the importance of integrated policies.

Editorial

Saulo Philipe Sebastião Guerra — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Editorial

Ao assumir a palavra neste editorial, gostaria de propor uma reflexão sobre o papel das universidades públicas na consolidação dos ecossistemas de inovação e no desenvolvimento socioeconômico brasileiro. Como alguém que integra ativamente esse ambiente – e tendo trilhado um caminho que se iniciou na universidade pública –, compreendo que a força de uma instituição de ensino, pesquisa, extensão e inovação não reside apenas na sua expansão territorial, mas também na sua capacidade de transformar conhecimento em impacto real e cotidiano.
Nesse sentido, os dados recentes da Unesp reforçam essa percepção de maturidade e excelência. Criada em 1976 com o propósito de interiorizar o ensino superior em São Paulo, a universidade consolidou-se como uma das maiores instituições de ensino superior da América Latina, conta com 34 unidades em 24 municípios paulistas e alcança, em seu entorno regional, uma população superior a 20 milhões de pessoas.
Essa robustez acadêmica se traduz em liderança global. É com satisfação que observamos a Unesp figurar como a Top 1 no mundo no ODS 9 (Indústria, Inovação e Infraestrutura) no Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, entre mais de 2.300 instituições. Ainda sustenta a liderança nacional no mesmo ranking em 2023, 2024 e 2025. Esse reconhecimento é fruto de um trabalho acumulado que estruturou um ecossistema sólido, composto de Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica (NIT) – a Agência Unesp de Inovação (AUIN) –, mais de 60 ambientes de inovação, centros de pesquisa, parques tecnológicos, aceleradoras e incubadoras. Os resultados são marcos expressivos, como o registro de três patentes a cada 10 dias e dois novos contratos de transferência de tecnologia por semana nos últimos quatro anos.
A ciência que defendemos e praticamos é aquela que chega ao cotidiano. Ela está presente nos alertas meteorológicos em tempo real do Centro de Meteorologia de Bauru/Unesp (IPMet), nas pesquisas em bioenergia do Instituto de Pesquisa em Bioenergia/Unesp (IPBEN) e no desenvolvimento de alimentos biofortificados pelo Centro de Raízes e Amidos Tropicais/Unesp (Cerat). Seja na clonagem da bezerra "Penta" – o primeiro clone da América Latina, realizado na Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias (FCAV/Unesp), na descoberta de novas espécies da biodiversidade ou em novos tratamentos para a Doença de Chagas, o foco permanece o mesmo: produzir com qualidade e impacto.
Um exemplo concreto dessa missão é o fortalecimento do Profnit na Unesp. Os dados de nossos processos seletivos demonstram um crescimento sustentável: em 2025, oferecemos 12 vagas com uma relação de 2,5 candidatos por vaga, resultando em 10 matriculados. Para 2026, expandimos para 15 vagas, com 31 inscritos, 19 aprovados e 15 matriculados, mantendo uma procura sólida.
Mais do que números, a vitalidade do programa se reflete nas dissertações e produtos técnico-tecnológicos da nossa primeira turma que enfrentam desafios reais de diversas instâncias. Projetos como o estudo de viabilidade para um Hub de Biotecnologia em Botucatu, a valoração de software para diagnóstico de brucelose (SCAB), o diagnóstico para a Indicação Geográfica do Mel da Cuesta Paulista e a análise de infrações de patentes no TJSP demonstram a aplicação prática do conhecimento. Nossos mestrandos atuam em frentes que vão desde o mapeamento de genótipos de Cannabis sativa para fins medicinais até a gestão de ativos de TI em Bauru e o fomento à cultura da inovação em Rio Claro e em Botucatu, sempre em diálogo com prefeituras, empresas privadas e associações.
Assim como os números desta edição da Cadernos de Prospecção revelam uma comunidade científica conectada e diversa, os indicadores institucionais que apresento mostram que a universidade pública brasileira é o motor fundamental para que a inovação não seja uma "ferramenta de nicho" e sim um modo de pensar o país. Com mais de 75 mil mestres e doutores formados nos últimos cinco anos, e com 55% de nossos estudantes vindos da escola pública – como eu –, reafirmamos o compromisso de formar profissionais éticos e capazes de atuar na fronteira do conhecimento.
Convido vocês a explorarem os artigos deste número, são 22 artigos, 68 autores, 25 instituições de 14 estados, das cinco regiões do país, com o mesmo rigor e curiosidade que dedicamos à construção da nossa instituição, hoje cinquentenária. Que as evidências e análises aqui apresentadas provoquem novas perguntas e, sobretudo, orientem decisões que promovam um futuro mais sustentável e inovador.
Boa leitura!

Professor Dr. Saulo Guerra
Diretor da Agência Unesp de Inovação
@auin_unesp

Ficha Técnica

Denise Aparecida Bunn — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

TT’s and TCS’s: comparison of contractual models for technological development and innovation

Adilson Fretola Aliberti, Angela Ester Mallmann Centenaro, Ana Maria de Lima — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The main objective of this study is to reflect on the dynamics between the public domain and Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for their protection in the context of technological innovation. Thus, the study analyzes Traditional Knowledge (TK’s) and Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCE’s) in their relationship with technological development and innovation, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for their protection and application. TK’s and TCE’s encompass practices, knowledge and cultural expressions of indigenous and local communities, often commercially exploited without adequate regulation. This study presents a bibliometric review, using databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, to understand the dynamics between TK’s, TCE’s, intellectual property and innovation. The results indicate the importance of contractual models and public policies that guarantee both cultural protection and technological advancement. It is concluded that the valorization and protection of TK’s and TCE’s are strategic for the promotion of sustainable innovation and social justice. Keywords: Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions, Intellectual Property, Sustainable Development.