Second Day of the AL-INVEST Verde IPR Closing Event: Judicial Cooperation and Launch of Case-Law Compendium
São Paulo, 7 October 2025 – The second day of the AL-INVEST Verde IPR closing event, placed a strong emphasis on strengthening cooperation among judges and enforcement authorities from Latin America and Europe in the field of intellectual property (IP). The high-level event opened with remarks from the São Paulo School of Magistrates (EPM), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and the European Commission DG International Partnerships (INTPA), co-organisers of the event.
The highlight of the day was the presentation of the AL-INVEST Verde IPR Case-Law Compendium, a key deliverable of the AL-INVEST Verde Judges Network. The publication brings together landmark judicial decisions from across Latin America, designed as a practical tool for judges to foster comparative analysis and encourage greater convergence of jurisprudence in the region.
In the morning sessions, participants explored cooperation mechanisms for tackling IP infringements, the role of legal certainty in fostering the creative sector, and rapid judicial responses to online violations. Discussions also touched on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) for both IP protection and judicial practice. In the afternoon, members of the Judicial Network convened for a dedicated working session. The debate focused on ensuring the sustainability of the Network beyond the project, with proposals for continued exchange, joint publications and future training activities.
These discussions also tied in with the wider work of the European Union in the area of case-law. Through its Boards of Appeal, the EUIPO contributes to the development of consistent decision-making in trade mark and design matters, while its eSearch case-caw database and the activities of the EUIPO Observatory provide judges and practitioners with tools for comparative legal analysis and enhanced judicial cooperation.
Looking ahead, the next edition of the AL-INVEST Next programme — which is currently under development — will continue supporting various activities in Latin America and expand activities also to the Caribbean, closely aligned with the priorities of the Global Gateway Investment Agenda.
Background
AL INVEST Verde – the EU-Latin America Alliance for Sustainable Growth and Jobs has a history of more than 30 years. In its (current) sixth “Verde” edition, with an EU contribution of EUR 40 M, it has a strong focus on sustainability and the green agenda, particularly in the context of trade, and actors from Europe, and it seeks to promote sustainable economic growth in Latin America.