November 28, 2023- November 29, 2023/ 8:30 am - 12:40 pm
Interpat, Universidad El Bosque, Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Foundation Galaxea proudly present the 2023 edition of the Innovation Seminar to be held on 28 and 29 of November 2023 in the capital of Brazil, the city of Brasilia/Federal District. This year the theme of the event will be “Health care innovation as a tool for societal progress and economic growth”.
Intellectual property in catalyzing healthcare innovation. By exploring the intricate relationship between these realms, our objective is to foster groundbreaking discussions that raise healthcare standards and effectively address societal health dilemmas, particularly in Latin America. To delve deeper, we’re assembling industry and IP luminaries from the region to share insights and chart future strategies. This event promises 2 days of enlightening expert panels, dynamic interaction, and valuable networking. Esteemed judges, officials, academics and entrepreneurs across Latin America, leading in these fields, will grace the seminar. Simultaneous translation (English, Portuguese, Spanish) will be provided.
Speakers
DAY 1
TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2023
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OPENING CEREMONY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Andrew Jenner, Director General, Interpat (UK)
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PANEL 1
Innovation Amplified: The Economic Role of IP and Patent Terms (PTA/PTE)
Tim Wilsdon
Vice President, CRA International (UK)
Alexandre Dantas Rodrigues
Director of Patents, Computer Programs and Integrated Circuit Topographies, Brazilian PTO-INPI (BR)
Bettina Wanner
Head IP Advocacy & Strategy, Bayer (GER)
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PANEL 2
Data Horizons Unlocked: Biologics Protection & Exclusivity in Latam
Corey Salsberg
Vice President, Global Head IP Affairs, Novartis (USA)
David Salirrosas
Specialist in Health Evaluation of Medicines, DIGEMID (PER)
Felipe Saavedra
Head of Legal Counsel, Institute of Public Health of Chile (CHL)
Carlos Alberto Padilla Trujillo
Magistrate, Specialized Chamber on Intellectual Property Matters of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (MEX)
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PANEL 3
Innovation, Access, and Rights: Debating Compulsory Licensing in the Region
Hugo R. Gómez Apac
Judge, Court of Justice of the Andean Community (EC)
Caroline Tauk
Federal Judge, Federal Regional Court – 2nd Region (BR)
Dr. Patricio Secaira
Judge, The National Court of Justice of the Republic of Ecuador (ECU)
Ana Carolina Cagnoni
IP and Compliance Director, INTERFARMA (BR)
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PANEL 4
Behind the Scenes: Deconstructing Infringement Cases in Small Molecules and Biologics
Gonzalo Rovira
Director Of Intellectual Property and Licensing, Bayer (ARG)
Marcelo Marcos Morales
National Secretary for Scientific Research and Training, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovations (BR)
Jorge Meza Perez
Magistrate, Council of the Federal Judicature (MEX)
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DAY 2
WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2023
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OPENING REMARKS
Simone Sayuri Tsuneda, Intellectual Property Supervisor, Embrapa (BR)
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PANEL 5
Shaping IP through Agreements: FTA/OECD Influence on Latin America’s Patents & Waivers
Jon Santamauro
Senior Director, International Government Affairs, AbbVie (USA)
Fernando Portugal
Director of Intellectual Property, Legal and International Affair, AMIIF (MX)
Leonardo Santana
Head of the IP Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Itamaraty (BR)
Silvia Solis
Intellectual Property Legal Advisor, U.S. Embassy in Lima | U.S. Department of Commerce (PER)
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PANEL 6
Bridging Innovation: Unveiling the Role of IP in Technology Transfer
Carlos Felipe Escobar
Director HUB IEX, Universidad El Bosque (COL)
Almesha Campbell
chair of the board of directors of AUTM (USA)
María José García
Deputy Director of Knowledge Transfer, INAPI (CHL)
Alejandra Navarro Hurtado
Intellectual Property Office Coordinator, CIATEJ (MEX)
María Vazquez
Dean of Law School, Universidad de San Andres (ARG)
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Closing and Conclusions
Corey Salsberg, Vice President, Global Head IP Affairs, Novartis (USA)
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