Activities

22 - 24 Oct

Alicante, Spain

Study visit INPI Brazil to EUIPO

The primary focus of the study visit of a delegation from INPI Brazil will be an in-depth examination of the EUIPO’s trade mark system, as well as discussions with the EUIPO's Business Operations Department aimed at identifying and evaluating best practices.

10 Oct

Medellín, Colombia

Annual Joint Event of the AL-INVEST Verde Programme – CONEXIÓNVerde+

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will organise the event #CONEXIÓNVerde+ in Medellín, Colombia, in collaboration with the other implementing partners of the AL-INVEST Verde programme: the development organisation 'sequa', the International Italo-Latin American Organisation

07 Oct

São Paulo, Brazil and online

AL-INVEST Verde IPR Closing Event: Past and Future – Innovation, Sustainability and Intellectual Property | Day 2 Enforcement and Judges Network

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in collaboration with the Escola Paulista da Magistratura, is organising the final event of the AL-INVEST Verde IPR project, funded by the European Union.   Objectives  

06 Oct

São Paulo, Brazil and online

AL-INVEST Verde IPR Closing Event: Past and Future – Innovation, Sustainability and Intellectual Property | Day 1 IP and the Productive Sector

The first day of the closing event of AL-INVEST Verde IPR project, organised in collaboration with SEBRAE Origens, brought together some of its main partners, the IP offices from MERCOSUR countries and Chile, and representatives from the productive sector, SMEs, producers and experts to discuss h

04 Sep

Santiago de Chile, Chile

Award Ceremony Ingenias LATAM 2025 Women Inventors' Award

The Ingenias LATAM Award is an initiative of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in the context of the EU-funded project AL-INVEST Verde IPR.

03 Jul

Online

Webinar on Design Protection in the Digital Era: EU and Brazilian Best Practices

The webinar is organized in collaboration with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to strengthen and highlight the importance of design protection in the creative industries, based on insights from the EUIPO and INPI Brazil on legal frameworks, enforcement, and industry best practic

26 Jun

Online

Webinar on Best Practices in Copyright and Creative Industries: Leveraging IPRs for Economic Growth

The webinar is organized in collaboration with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to strengthen IPR knowledge in the creative industries.

04 Jun

Online

Fifth Virtual Community Expert Meeting with MERCOSUR and Chile IPOs: Empowering IP Offices: Leveraging EUIPO Tools for Enhanced Trade Mark Management

The overarching objective of this activity series is to establish virtual community groups that enable MERCOSUR, Chilean, and EU IPOs to regularly meet, exchange best practices, and jointly develop innovative, user-oriented IP solutions.

21 - 23 May

Macapá, Brazil

Participation in Inova Amazonia Summit on the use of IPRs to Promote the Competitiveness and Sustainability of Local Products from the Amazon Region

The Inova Amazônia Summit is a major event organized by SEBRAE and other Brazilian stakeholders, aimed at mobilising, integrating, and connecting the bioeconomy and innovation ecosystem of the Amazon,

29 Apr

Online

Webinar on Green Trade mark Governance in the EU: Best Practices for Trade Mark, including Collective and Certification Marks, Registration

The event organised with the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) aims to discuss EU regulations on the use of green trade marks and the limitations related to greenwashing.

27 Mar

Online

IPO staff expert-meetings session II of 2024: Knowledge exchanges on Guidelines for examination of trade marks in MERCOSUR countries and Chile

The event is organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) by means of the EU-funded IP cooperation project AL-INVEST Verde IPR, in close collaboration with the national IP offices of the MERCOSUR countries and Chile.

19 Feb

Montevideo (Uruguay) and online (hybrid)

Key results showcase Uruguay

This meeting aims to showcase key results achieved in Uruguay as part of the AL-INVEST Verde IPR project related to:

11 Feb

Mentorship launch: Supporting the Valorisation of Sustainable Local Agri-food Products. AL-INVmentor – "Brazilian GI Coffee"

This initiative aims to elevate Origin Linked Products (OLPs) for coffee in Brazil, driving innovation and competitiveness, and fostering sustainability in this sector.

04 Feb

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Participation in the IP Key LA Summit 2025, as a part of ensuring continuity in the transition from IP Key to AL-INVEST NEXT

For more information about the IP Key LA Summit 2025, see this page.

29 Jan

Online

Meeting with INPI Brasil: Presentation of Quality study results and of new EUIPO organisational structure and SP2030

This event will address: 1. Presentation of the Benchmarking and Diagnostic Exercise and Action Plan - MERCOSUR (Brazil) 2. Presentation of EUIPO’s New Organizational Structure and Strategic Plan 2030

20 Dec

Mentorship launch: Supporting the Valorisation of Sustainable Local Agri-food Products. AL-INVmentor – MERCOSUR (II)

This initiative aims to elevate Origin Linked Products (OLPs) in MERCOSUR Countries, driving innovation and competitiveness, and fostering sustainability in these sectors.

19 Dec

Study launch: Defining and Measuring the Contribution of IPR to the Latin American Economies (Argentina)

Raising awareness on the growing economic importance of green patents an trade marks.

19 Dec

Mentorship launch: Supporting the Valorisation of Sustainable Local Agri-food Products. AL-INVmentor – ANDEAN Countries

This initiative aims to elevate Origin Linked Products (OLPs) in ANDEAN Countries, driving innovation and competitiveness, and fostering sustainability in these sectors.

03 - 06 Dec

Belém of Pará, Brazil

#CONEXIÓNVerde Brazil

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will organise the event #CONEXIÓNVerde in Belém of Pará in Brazil, in collaboration with the other implementing partners of the AL-INVEST Verde programme: the development organisation sequa, the International Italo-Latin American Organisatio

28 - 30 Nov

São Paulo, Brazil

Supporting the Promotion and Strengthening of Geographical Indications from the Amazon Region at the ‘Origens Brasileiras 2024’ event

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), through the EU-funded project AL-INVEST Verde IPR, will participate in the “Origens Brasileiras 2024”.

14 Nov

Study launch: Guide on Navigating EU IP and Related Trade Rules for Brazilian Exporters - BRAZIL

This guide offers an in-depth, practical perspective on the EU IP framework. Aimed at a broad spectrum of Brazilian exporting sectors, it provides a nuanced understanding of how to navigate and leverage IP rights within the EU.

11 Nov

Online

IPO staff expert-meetings session I of 2024: Knowledge exchanges on patent technology platforms

The event is organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) by means of the EU-funded IP cooperation project AL-INVEST Verde IPR, in close collaboration with European Patent Office (EPO).

22 - 31 Oct

Cali, Colombia

COP16: Leveraging Geographical Indications for Sustainable Agri-Food Value Chains

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), together with the other implementing partners of the AL-INVEST Verde programme, will support the EU’s contribution to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia during the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16).  Th

26 - 27 Sep

Online

Green Gateway: Virtual workshops on the use of IPRs to promote sustainable trade between Brazil and the EU

The virtual webinar on the importance for Brazilian producers to effectively manage intellectual property (IP) rights to reach the EU market is organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) through the EU-funded IP cooperation project AL-INVEST Verde I

19 - 20 Sep

Online

International Seminar: Leveraging IP for Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness – IP Management for SMEs in Argentina and other MERCOSUR countries

The virtual seminar about intellectual property (IP) management for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is organised by the AL-INVEST Verde IPR project, co-funded and implemented by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and fin

12 Jul

Paraguay

Study launch: Support to the modernisation of Guidelines in MERCOSUR countries – Paraguay

Objective: provide support in drafting the first "Ex-Novo" guidelines for examination of trade marks in Paraguay. These guidelines will enhance the accessibility, transparency and predictability of the examination practice of trade marks in Paraguay.

11 Jun

Online from Buenos Aires, Argentina

Launch mentorship programme in Argentina

AL-INVEST Verde IPR, in collaboration with the Bioeconomy Secretariat of the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Argentina, will organise  a virtual event to mark the opening of the call for interest for the first edition of the AL-INVEST Ver

10 - 14 Jun

Montevideo, Uruguay

Participation in Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property for Latin American Judges

AL-INVEST Verde IPR and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will participate in the Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property for Latin American Judges, organised by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) and the Spanish A

09 - 10 May

Manaus, Brazil

Launch Mentorship programme during Inova Amazônia

AL-INVEST Verde IPR is co-sponsoring the Inova Amazônia Summit for SMEs and start-ups from the Brazilian Amazon region who are active in the bioeconomy sector.

06 May

Asunción, Paraguay

Meeting about mentorship programme in Paraguay

AL-INVEST Verde IPR, in collaboration with the National Directorate of Intellectual Property of Paraguay (DINAPI), is organising a meeting to discuss the implementation of the first edition of the mentorship programme of AL-INVEST Verde IPR, AL-INVmentor i

10 Apr

Montevideo, Uruguay

Working Group Session for the preparation of a ‘MERCOSUR and Chile IP Case-Law Compendium’

This workshop is one in a series of working group sessions tailored to judges and aimed at contributing to the compilation of a compendium of relevant IP case-law studies from the MERCOSUR countries and Chile.

09 Apr

Montevideo, Uruguay

Seminar for judges and magistrates on intellectual property and creative industries in the digital era

The ‘Seminar for judges and magistrates from the Mercosur countries and Chile on intellectual property (IP) and creative industries in the digital era: challenges and solutions in the light of recent cases in Latin America and the European Union’ is being organised in c

08 Apr

Montevideo, Uruguay

Forum on Digital Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights: Navigating the Future of Creative Industries in MERCOSUR countries and Chile

The hybrid forum, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Energy

20 - 22 Mar

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Participation in seminar on the use of geographical indications in the MERCOSUR market

AL-INVEST Verde IPR will participate in a seminar on geographical indications (GIs) in MERCOSUR countries, organised by the IP Key Latin America cooperation project.

20 Mar

Online

International webinar: Women in Creative Industries and Intellectual Property

The international webinar is organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay through the Department of Creative Industries (Dicrea) of the Cr

12 - 13 Mar

Online

Training on design examination

The online capacity building activity on design examination is co-organised with the IP cooperation project IP KEY Latin America and aims to enhance the skills of IP registrars, particularly industrial design examin

05 - 06 Mar

Kingston, Jamaica

Jurisprudence Conference for the CARIFORUM region, MERCOSUR and Chile

The conference is being organised by the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Project (CarIPI), in collaboration with the Academy for Law of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ

10 Jan

Brazil

Study Launch: Contribution of IPR Intensive industries to the economy – Brazil

Impact study on the economic contribution of intellectual property intensive industries in Brazil and the economic contributions of climate change mitigation technologies (CCMT) patents to the Brazilian economy

01 Jan

Uruguay

Study launch: Support to the modernisation of IP Guidelines in MERCOSUR countries – Uruguay

Objective: to provide assistance in updating the Uruguayan guidelines on trade mark examination. This will make them more user-friendly, clear, and predictable. Any changes will be made with Uruguayan trade mark law in mind, using published legal documents as a main reference.

12 Dec

Online

Virtual workshop on Licensing of Plant Varieties for public institutions and small and medium-sized companies

On 12 December 2023, the

01 Dec

MERCOSUR countries

Study launch: ALINVMentor mentorship program for geographical indications – MERCOSUR

AL-INVEST Verde Intellectual Property Mentorships to Support Sustainable Development in the MERCOSUR – ALINVmentor I

01 Dec

Chile

Study Launch: Contribution of IPR Intensive industries to the economy – Chile

Impact study on the economic contribution of intellectual property intensive industries in Chile and the economic contributions of climate change mitigation technologies (CCMT) patents to the Chilean economy

01 Dec

Online

Workshop on the management and protection of intellectual property in the Chilean wine sector

On 1 December, AL-INVEST Verde DPI is organisi

28 - 29 Nov

Chile

International Roving Seminar on ‘Adding Value to Handicrafts and Local Products through Intellectual Property Rights’ in Chile

Chile will soon host an event on crafts and intellectual property (IP) rights.

08 - 09 Nov

São Paulo, Brazil

AL-INVEST Verde IPR and SEBRAE Join Forces for CATALISA 2023: Promoting Sustainable Innovation and Competitiveness

AL-INVEST Verde IPR – a leader in intellectual property (IP) rights optimisation in Latin America – partners with SEBRAE to co-organise Catalisa 2023. This strategic alliance aims to enhance IP rights in competitiveness and sustainable innovat

01 Nov

Latin America

Study launch: Development of a Technology Transfer / IP Professional Certification – Latin America

Development of a Technology Transfer (TT) / Intellectual Property Professional Certification as a Part of the Strategy to Develop Competence of Universities, Research Centres and SME’s on IP Management

19 Oct

Online

Training on TM Examination Practice: 3D - Trade Marks

This workshop is designed for trade mark examiners from MERCOSUR and Chile with a basic knowledge of trademark law and examination practices.

11 Oct

Online

IT - IPR experts meetings with Intellectual Property Offices

This online event is co-organized by the EUIPO and the European Patent Office (EPO).

01 Oct

MERCOSUR countries and Chile

Study launch: IP Case-Law Compendium trade marks – MERCOSUR and Chile

Objective: to create a compendium of case-law which will serve as a reference tool that organises and classifies terms and concepts related to industrial property jurisprudence and doctrine, using EU and international jurisprudence as a reference.

01 Oct

Brazil

Study launch: Process optimisation of IP Offices – Brazil

Benchmarking and Diagnostic exercise and Action Plan – BRAZIL

31 - 02 Aug - Sep

Brasil

The Green Potential of Intellectual Property: Success Stories – Applicability of Intellectual Property for Sustainable Development.

AL-INVEST Verde IPR joins the Green Rio conference for the second consecutive year to promote sustainability in Latin America through intellectual property (IP).

11 - 13 Jul

Alicante, Spain and online (hybrid)

Study visit INPI Brazil to EUIPO to improve Intellectual Property management processes

INPI Brazil, one of the largest IP offices in the world, is undertaking active measures towards the modernization ofmodernise its office’s processes as part of their National Intellectual Property Strategy of Intellectual Property (ENPI).

29 - 30 Jun

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and online (hybrid)

Seminar on the governance of geographical indications (GIs) for artisan products in Brazil -Origens Brasileira Artesanato-

The seminar aimed to sensitise participants on the importance and value of Geographical Indications (GIs) in the artisanal sector.

22 - 23 Jun

Paraguay

Digital Modernisation: Paraguay IP Office (DINAPI) IT Diagnosis and Action Plan

AL-INVEST Verde IPR works towards Efficient and Accessible IPR Institutions, strengthening the capacity of national IP administrations, in particular those of MERCOSUR countries and Chile, to improve IPR protection and enforcement systems.

20 - 21 Jun

Asunción, Paraguay and online (hybrid)

International Seminar on Trade Mark Infringement for Judges from MERCOSUR and Chile

The ‘International Seminar on Trade Mark Infringement for Judges of MERCOSUR and Chile’ was held on 20-21 June 2023.

23 May

Online

Seminar on Successful Intellectual Property Strategies in the Horizon Europe Programme: Cooperation Opportunities for Latin American and Caribbean Countries

AL-INVEST Verde IPR and the Uruguayan Agency for International Cooperation (AUCI) are jointly organising a webinar on 23 May.

11 May

Online

Launch event: ‘Actions to promote the business environment in green technologies: innovation, intellectual property and sustainability’

The AL-INVEST Verde IPR  Programme carries out the Launching Event on the actions carried out in the framework of the EUROCLIMA+ Programme, ‘Building a national and regional strategy for the development and adoption of sustainable technologies’, led by the National Institute of Indus

04 May

Online

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in IP offices - Knowledge Exchange between IP offices of MERCOSUR, Chile and the European Union on New Technologies and Intellectual Property

On 4 May 2023, the AL-INVEST Verde IPR online event ‘Case studies on the use of Artificial Intelligence in Intellectual Property offices’ was held in the IP offices of MERCOSUR, Chile and the EUIPO.

25 Apr

Online Workshop

Webinar "How to boost opportunities for cooperation and sustainable innovation"

AL-INVEST celebrates International Intellectual Property Day with an online event on intellectual property and how to boost opportunities for cooperation and sustainable innovation.

01 Feb

Paraguay

Study launch: IT Diagnosis and Action Plan for IP Offices – Paraguay

IPO Digital Modernisation: MERCOSUR IPOs IT Diagnosis and Action Plan Objective: to identify the digital transformation priority areas of the Paraguayan National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI) to improve support to users.

09 Dec

Curitiba, Paraná (Brazil)

Participation in Seminar on Geographical Indications and Collective Trademarks

AL-INVEST Verde IPR participates in the Panel "Sustainability and Performance of Geographical Indications" during the event: Origens Brasileiras - V International Event on Geographical Indications and Collective Trademarks in Curitiba, Paraná.<

01 Dec

Hybrid conference: La Plata, Argentina and online

Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building Workshop for INPI Argentina about Sustainable IP Management and Innovation

In this activity AL-INVEST Verde IPR supports the Argentinian IP Office (INPI) in its capacity building efforts towards reinforcing the “value-bridge” between research and industry, in which Intellectual Property (IP) plays a key role.

21 Nov

Hybrid conference: Montevideo, Uruguay and online

Official launch of AL-INVEST Verde IPR: Conference on the socio-economic importance of IPRs and the challenges of sustainable growth

The objective of this conference in hybrid format is to highlight the socio-economic importance of intellectual property rights (IPR) for innovation and economic development based on studies carried out in the EU and in Latin America.

20 Oct

Online workshop

Virtual workshop - Plant Variety Licensing

The online workshop, a joint activity between AL-INVEST Verde IPR and IP Key Latin America II, promotes the Plant Variety Licensing Lab training, developed during the first phase of the IP Key LA project.

01 - 03 Sep

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Seminar on IP and the green economy

AL-INVEST Verde IPR and the Brazilian IP Office (INPI-BR) join forces to set up an information stand and organise a panel about the relation between intellectual property and the green economy during the 10th edition of the