The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (BPTO) hosted the 2nd Symposium of the Community of Practice (CoP) in IP Analytics, organized in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This was the first edition of the event held outside Geneva, Switzerland.

The symposium brought together 31 representatives from 11 countries — including Brazil, South Africa, Canada, China, and Spain — as well as institutions such as WIPO, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The main goal was to exchange experiences and discuss methodologies and applications of IP analytical studies.

Topics included data storytelling in IP, patent and intangible asset indicators, and the use of IP data to support public policy. Discussions also addressed the use of analytics to assist patent examiners, the expansion of the community’s scope to include all IP assets, and the relevance of analytical research for sustainable and technological development.

The program featured technical sessions, collaborative activities, and a visit to Petrobras’ Research Center (Cenpes). Representatives from WIPO and BPTO highlighted the collaborative nature of the initiative and the intention to expand participation in future editions.

The event underscored the growing importance of IP Analytics as a tool to inform innovation policies and assess the economic and social impact of Intellectual Property.