The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has published the study “CADE’s Contributions: Standard Essential Patents”, which analyzes the strategic role of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and their competitive impacts in highly technological sectors such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, the automotive industry, and IoT.

Released in early August, the document remains highly relevant by placing Brazil in the global debate on SEPs — a topic already consolidated in jurisdictions such as China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States.

The study highlights critical points:

At Tavares IP, we closely follow these discussions because SEPs are at the core of innovation and international competitiveness. Understanding their evolution is essential for companies seeking to invest in and protect cutting-edge technologies in Brazil.

Read CADE’s full report here: Contribuições-do-Cade-Patentes-Essenciais.pdf