Innovation has progressively been incorporated into governmental agendas as a strategic element for socioeconomic development and for the modernization of state action. However, within the public sector, the implementation of innovative initiatives faces specific challenges related to regulatory rigidity, institutional fragmentation, and the strict observance of the principles of legality and legal certainty. In this context, Living Labs have emerged in the literature as instruments capable of fostering open innovation through the experimentation of solutions in real-life environments, grounded in the interaction among government, the private sector, academia, and civil society. Despite their diffusion across different countries, the adoption of Living Labs by public authorities still lacks greater systematization regarding their regulatory and institutional foundations, particularly within the Brazilian context. Drawing on the contributions of New Institutional Economics, which emphasizes the role of formal and informal institutions in reducing uncertainty and coordinating social interactions, as well as New Public Governance, which recognizes the centrality of networks and the co-production of public value, this study aims to analyze the regulatory and institutional environment applicable to the implementation of Living Labs in the public sector, with particular emphasis on legal certainty and the effectiveness of technology transfer. Methodologically, a qualitative and exploratory approach was adopted, comprising a regulatory review and a multiple-case study based on semi-structured interviews with public managers from Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Gravataí, and Caxias do Sul, as well as international experts and other ecosystem actors. The findings indicate that public Living Labs can contribute to the reduction of transaction costs, foster institutional learning, and enhance interorganizational coordination, provided they are embedded within a clear and coherent regulatory framework. As a technological output, this research proposes the development of a guiding toolkit—the Toolkit do Living Lab Público—structured around the CANDY framework (Challenges, Innovation, Impact), offering procedural guidelines and legal instruments for the strategic governance of urban innovation ecosystems.

In Brazil, Law No. 9.276/96, known as the Industrial Property Law (LPI), is the
legislation that regulates rights and obligations related to industrial property (IP),
including trademarks and other related assets. However, regarding trademarks
specifically, concepts related to "morality and good customs," "offense to the honor or
image of individuals," and "sentiments worthy of respect and veneration" present a
significant degree of breadth and subjectivity.
Given this context, the present study aims to map the justifications for trademark
registration refusals in Brazil based on Article 124, III of the LPI, during the period from
July 1, 2019, to July 1, 2024. The objective is to propose an administrative act to be
used by the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) to make the reasons for
refusing a trademark under this article more transparent, clear, and objective.
For the development of this study, a qualitative and quantitative approach will be
adopted, with an exploratory and descriptive nature, based on bibliographic and
documentary research. The aim is to analyze the content of trademark registration
refusal decisions based on Article 124, III of the LPI.
Preliminary results that justify the development of this study indicate that, due to the
LPI and the INPI's Trademark Manual failing to clearly and objectively define the
concept of morality and good customs, the technical examination carried out by this
body may be subjective, influenced by the personal convictions of the examiner.
Additionally, it was observed that INPI follows a pattern in its justifications for refusals
based on Article 124, III of the LPI, which allows for the creation of categories and
subcategories of justifications, grouping them according to the content of each
analyzed decision.

Pricing patents for inventions implemented by computer programs involves estimating development costs, technical complexity, and market potential. Among the existing techniques for software pricing, Function Point Analysis (FPA) is one of the best known in the industry, which measures the functionality and complexity of software to correlate with its potential economic value. This type of assessment is essential for strategic decisions in licensing and management of intellectual property assets. This project has as its central question: How can Function Point Analysis support the valuation of patents for inventions implemented by computer programs? The main objective of the study is to develop a pricing guide based on FPA for patents for inventions implemented by computer programs. The methodology has a qualitative approach, exploratory in relation to the objectives and with an applied nature. The development of the research occurred in three stages: bibliographical survey; construction of a pricing model that correlates technical functionalities described in the patent claims with function points; and application of the model in a Brazilian ICT, with the evaluation through interviews with experts in innovation and intellectual property. As a result, this study proposes a guide based on the APF that provides a price estimate for invention patents implemented in computer programs. The guide will correlate patent claims with the complexity of computer programs in order to assist in strategic decision-making and in licensing processes, technology transfer and negotiation of intangible assets.

The creative economy plays an essential role in economic and social growth, strengthening culture and driving innovation across different fields. In this context, creative territories emerge as environments that encourage cultural expressions, foster diversity, and create economic opportunities based on creativity and local heritage. Aiming at the sustainability and development of these creative economy ecosystems, this study’s main objective was to investigate how collective distinctive signs can be used as tools for the development, promotion, and protection of creative territories. To achieve these objectives, a qualitative method with an exploratory and descriptive approach was adopted. Initially, a Systematic Literature Review was conducted to provide a theoretical foundation on the creative economy, creative territories, and distinctive signs. Subsequently, the identification of collective marks, certification marks, and geographical indications was carried out through documentary research in the database of the Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). The investigation into the use of distinctive signs in territories was conducted through semi-structured interviews with different actors in the creative economy. Finally, the Business Model Canvas methodology was applied to structure a technical framework and planning focused on Porto Alegre. The results revealed a mismatch between the theoretical potential of distinctive signs and their still incipient practical application in Brazil, driven by barriers such as lack of technical knowledge, the perception of high bureaucratic complexity, and sociocultural challenges related to individualism. As practical suggestions to overcome these challenges and fulfill the main objective of the research, the study proposed the implementation of a certification mark managed by the municipal public authority, as well as the promotion of collective marks through existing anchor institutions within the territories. The study thus aims to support the formulation of public policies and provide guidelines to promote sustainable development and the appreciation of cultural identity at the municipal level.

Texture is one of the most relevant sensory attributes, as it is associated with the mechanical and structural properties of food. Among the different parameters that make up texture, hardness stands out for representing the resistance of the food to deformation. Such texture is widely used in the characterization, comparison, and development of food products and is evaluated primarily through sensory methods. For this, standard scales can be used as references for hardness intensity. Sensory evaluation in Brazil is still mostly based on international scales and regulations based on foods that are not representative of the national reality, compromising the applicability and reproducibility of the analyses. Therefore, the present study aimed to adapt the sensory texture scale items to evaluate mechanical attributes, specifically hardness, using foods available in Brazil. The methodological design presents a structured approach in three stages. In the first stage, the researchers selected 16 possible foods to compose the hardness scale. The second stage consisted of defining the scale with a panel of specialists (n = 4) and verifying its ordering consistency with an untrained sensory panel (n = 60). The third stage consisted of the practical application of the scale in a context of sensory training, in which the evaluators trained (n = 8) with the scale were submitted to the evaluation of three samples of bread (form, wholemeal, and german), using an ordination test, to verify the functionality of the scale for sensory training. The panel of experts, by consensus, defined the foods that would make up the adapted hardness scale. The verification of the order of the scale, by an untrained sensory panel, demonstrated an adequate degree of agreement between the evaluators (Kendall's W = 0.760; p-value < 0.05) for the nine points of the hardness scale. The test with trained evaluators showed significant differences between the sliced bread and german bread samples, and between whole wheat bread and german bread (p<0.05), confirming the panel's discriminative capacity after training with the adapted scale.   In addition, the degree of agreement between the evaluators was considered adequate (Kendall's W = 0.766; p-value < 0.05). In general, the results indicated that the adapted scale has a consistent perceptual organization, with a clearly discriminable hardness gradient. The adaptation of the scale resulted in a technically grounded, perceptually consistent, and culturally contextualized sensory instrument, contributing to a methodological instrument appropriate to the national reality. As a derivative technological product, this study delivers a conclusive technical report that systematizes the procedures and results. In addition, two more deliverables were developed, one being a training for the formation of sensory evaluators and a textbook-type didactic material.

This dissertation comparatively investigates the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) and specialized human professionals in solving practical issues of Brazilian Trademark Law, with particular focus on normative application before the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (INPI). The study aims to evaluate, in a controlled experimental environment, the degree of legal-technical accuracy, argumentative consistency, and reliability of the responses produced by both groups through the use of Prompt Engineering and independent expert assessment.

The research adopts an applied, descriptive-comparative, and quali-quantitative approach, structured as a controlled experiment in which human professionals and different LLM architectures were submitted to the same standardized set of practical trademark law questions. The responses were assessed through original evaluation instruments specifically designed to measure legal-technical convergence, normative compliance, and methodological traceability, with validation conducted by an independent specialist.

The findings indicate that general-purpose AI models outperformed human professionals in the abstract and systematic application of consolidated legal norms, particularly in identifying statutory impediments and procedural inconsistencies. On the other hand, relevant limitations were observed, notably the occurrence of legal hallucination and the inability to replicate, with the same level of precision, the human investigative diligence involved in retrieving concrete administrative precedents from INPI’s databases.

It is concluded that the findings support a collaborative framework between Artificial Intelligence and human expertise, in which LLMs prove efficient as normative auditing and decision-support tools, while human professionals remain essential for contextual validation, the retrieval of real precedents, and the definition of legal strategy.

A common challenge in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Venture Capital (VC) transactions involving technology companies in Brazil, in which the main assets usually are computer programs, is the difficulty in carrying out an assertive legal assessment of the ownership of these softwares prior to the investment or acquisition transaction. Given this context, this study aims to identify and evaluate the application of a method to determine the legal risks of software ownership in M&A and VC transactions. The methodology consisted of the following steps: (1) Bibliographic research and interviews conducted on the practices adopted by companies in M&A and VC operations in Brazil; (2) Literature review and structuring the results obtained from the interviews in the previous step; (3) Analysis of legislation and case law related to the topic; and (4) Evaluation of the method applied in M&A and VC transaction in Brazil. The final result is a Conclusive Technical Report containing a risk matrix and listing the main findings obtained through the application of a method for identifying the main risks to software ownership, by investigating the practices adopted by companies involved in M&A and VC transaction in Brazil and comparing these practices with the legislation and case law on the subject.

The construction industry is one of the primary sources of solid waste and, consequently, environmental impact. In this sense, reverse logistics, whose initial stage involves the selective collection of discarded materials, followed by reuse through recycling, presents itself as a strategy for economic and environmental sustainability. Despite its environmental contribution, the recycling sector, especially that of construction waste, faces obstacles, both in terms of integration among actors in the production chain and in receiving tax benefits provided for by law. Given this problem, the objective of this study was to analyze the organization of the gypsum recycling production chain in Rio Grande do Sul, from the perspective of the prevailing tax burden in each of its links. To this end, it was necessary to analyze the interrelationship between the actors and their level of maturity for technology transfer, the tax impact on each actor's activity, and identify the challenges in connecting them. The study adopted a mixed-method approach, evaluating the gypsum recycling chain in Rio Grande do Sul. Semi-structured interviews with stakeholders in the supply chain complemented the documentary, regulatory, and bibliographical surveys conducted during the exploratory phase. Furthermore, this study used the Monte Carlo simulation to illustrate the taxes and estimate the tax return proposed by Law No. 14,260/2021. The results fomented the development of a technical report with strategies for connecting the supply chain and obtaining economic and tax incentives for each identified stakeholder. This report provided data for the creation of an online platform that connects all stakeholders, optimizing logistics and obtaining tax incentives. It is suggested, in future works, that the technology transfer, due to similarities, be extended to other construction supply chains, in addition to the gypsum recycling sector.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is present in the financial system, driving changes that encompass the automation of banking services, large-scale personalization of financial products, and the strengthening of cybersecurity systems. The transformations promoted by AI in the financial system result in innovative solutions that not only enhance this technology but also hold significant potential for application in the development and improvement of the sector. Regarding credit unions, barriers such as a lack of expertise and the complexity of integrating with legacy systems hinder AI adoption. In this context, questions arise about which AI applications are being adopted by credit unions and in which situations. Thus, this study aims to investigate the use of AI solutions within credit unions. Using a qualitative approach, the research encompasses a systematic literature review (SLR), patent analysis, and a case study. The six concentration areas identified in SLR are technological innovation, user experience, cybersecurity, strategic management, risk analysis, and algorithm validation. However, only a small fraction of the studies directly address the context of credit unions. The patent analysis showed that although there has been growth in the registration of AI technologies applied to the financial sector, most of the patent filings come from international companies seeking to protect their solutions in Brazil. The case study demonstrated that the initial adoption of AI solutions allowed the cooperative to improve operational efficiency and enhance the personalization of services for its members, strengthening its competitiveness against banks and fintechs, according to the interviewees’ perceptions. As a technological product, the study delivered a Technical Report of Solutions that presents practices for AI adoption, addressing both protection and benefit maximization. Ultimately, this study can provide practical insights that stimulate innovation, support the implementation of AI structures, and contribute to the development of credit unions.

Important transformations are taking place in all areas of knowledge, with scientific and technological development that brings education and technology closer together. International movements have affected the way education is structured and work is developed in the school environment. Getting into context, we must consider the present work that relates themes involving Innovation, Intellectual Property (IP) and Professional Education. To improve comprehension of this research environment, the research has as reference the Colégio Teutônia, which is one of the main institutions of professional education in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul. The main goal of this work is to analyze how Intellectual Property mechanisms can be used in Innovation protection, resulting from professional internship projects carried out by students in companies associated with the school. The method used will be a mixed approach. As a source of data collection, documentary and bibliographic surveys will be used, as well as in-depth interviews and a survey with the school community. As a temporal analytical cut, the last years (2019 to 2023) will be considered. Among the conclusions, it exposed the fact that the school's community holds little knowledge on intellectual property mechanisms. On the courses’ plans, there are no curricular components that approach the knowledge about IP, nor is there any specific term that predicts protection mechanisms of IP and the innovation in which it takes place during the professional internship period. As a challenge, the formulation of an innovation policy would benefit all the school's community. Finally, a technological product was developed (conclusive technical product) that can serve as support to the educational institution and its community.

The ornamental characteristics of industrial products are very important to attract and seduce consumers, characterizing a competitive advantage that needs to be protected. This protection is obtained through an industrial design registration at the INPI, which requires originality to be valid. This requirement is difficult to verify, since it involves determining how different a shape needs to be from previous ones to be distinctive. Despite its importance, the INPI has not published design examination guidelines during the current law, and there are a number of necessary issues that are not consensus among national authors that need to be resolved. The objective of this work is to create an originality analysis method that can be used to assess the registrability of new designs, as well as to detect counterfeiting of registered designs through imitation. To this end, it adopts a qualitative approach to the problem, using bibliographic research as a technique with exploratory objectives. The dialectical argumentative method is used to choose, among the different existing positions, those that are considered most appropriate to construct the originality assessment method. It also presents a multidisciplinary approach, adopting concepts from the psychology of form perception. The partial results to date include the steps, tests and legal criteria of the method, lacking a comparative analysis of the forms themselves.

The Geographical Indication (GI) is a significant asset of Intellectual Property that distinguishes a product or service through unique characteristics derived from its geographical origin, combining both natural and human factors. This protection fosters associativism and cooperativism while strengthening the region’s traditional know-how. This research aims to assess the potential for recognizing the Geographical Indication of lavender from Morro Reuter. To this end, it examined the resources required for obtaining GI protection, the legal criteria for its grant, and the qualities, tradition, and reputation associated with lavender cultivation in Morro Reuter. The study adopts a descriptive and exploratory design with a qualitative approach, developed through a case study, documentary analysis, and interviews with participants across the production chain. The results indicate that Morro Reuter’s lavender meets the essential criteria for a Geographical Indication in the Indicação de Procedência category, particularly regarding production concentration in the region, its reputation, and the collective organization of producers. However, given the structural challenges and the need to consolidate local governance, the most feasible alternative at this stage is the adoption of a collective trademark. This solution seeks to organize producers, ensure standardization through a single distinctive sign, and strengthen territorial identity, thereby serving as a preparatory step toward a future Geographical Indication application.

This dissertation aims to analyze the female inclusion initiatives of the OAB/RS in light of the professional barriers faced by women in the legal profession in Rio Grande do Sul, , in light of the theoretical premise that the inclusion of women is a driver of innovation. The research is based on mapping the subsections of the OAB/RS that have committees dedicated to women’s inclusion, as well as assessing lawyers’ perceptions of the barriers and of the impact of the inclusion initiatives developed by the OAB/RS committees in law firms. To this end, a mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining a quantitative survey (with 83 lawyers) and qualitative interviews with institutional leaders. The results reveal a strong consensus regarding the existence of structural barriers, such as the impact of motherhood on career progression, and a professional culture perceived as predominantly masculine. However, the actions implemented by the OAB/RS to mitigate these challenges proved to be little known and were mostly evaluated neutrally, indicating a misalignment between the initiatives carried out and their perceived impact. As a technological product, a technical report was prepared with guidelines to strengthen inclusion policies, with the purpose of fostering a more equitable legal environment and, consequently, one that is better prepared to face innovation-related challenges.

New policies allowing the use of Cannabis Sativa in some countries have led to the
demand for foods containing cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp gaining notoriety
in recent years as consumers look for products that contain this phytocannabinoid in
their food. to improve overall health and well-being. In Brazil, however, in addition to
the consumption of this type of product being prohibited, there is no regulation for the
use of CBD, extracted from hemp, in food. Consequently, the Brazilian industry does
not promote innovation in this segment, failing to meet the needs of patients and the
general population who want to introduce CBD into their diet. Another reflection of this
Brazilian scenario is the decrease in patent applications filed with the National Institute
of Industrial Property (INPI). In this sense, this research aims to propose a regulation
for the use of cannabidiol, extracted from hemp, in foods in Brazil for medicinal
purposes. To achieve the research objective, a technological prospection of patents
related to cannabidiol (CBD), extracted from hemp, in food production will be carried
out. The methodology used will bring literary reviews based on scientific articles,
legislation and free patent bases. Qualitative research will be carried out analyzing the
indications, types of products sold and the adverse effects caused by CBD when
ingested in the form of food. It is hoped that the information obtained in this study can
help Brazilian food companies interested in this subject to understand the established
amounts of CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp food products in different
countries. Future contributions from this research could help companies in this field to
continue research in Brazil, increasing the number of researches focused on this
subject since few studies were found in Brazil. Another possible contribution is related
to guidelines involving the regulation of CBD, extracted from hemp, for research and
testing in foods. If the regulatory proposal is implemented, the Brazilian industry will
have legal security to develop foods with CBD with the National Health Surveillance
Agency (ANVISA), making it possible to provide legal support in decisions regarding
patent applications that reach the INPI for this technological area.

Valuation is the process by which an economic value is assigned to a patent in a negotiation for the transfer of technology in the form of assignment or licensing. However, this process does not find a single method that meets all valuation needs. The present work aims to explore methods used for the valuation of patents, with the objective of elaborating a methodology to be used in the valuation of patents produced in the Innovation and Technological Centers (NIT). The NIT is the organizational structure responsible for the management and implementation of public policies on technology and innovation, within the scope of Science, Technology and Innovation Institutions (ICT). The technology valuation process is a complex task that in many cases requires the mastery of diversified skills and knowledge for its effective realization, such as: financial mathematics, marketing and accounting. As a delimitation of this work, it was decided to apply the valuation process only to invention patents and utility models, with an approach to valuation methods limited to cost, market and multiple approaches, because they are the most relevant methods that were discussed. in the systematic review. However, it is expected that it will be possible to add new valuation methods to the system, according to the needs of each technology.

The integration of technology as a pedagogical tool, especially in public basic education schools in the country, is seen as an alternative to promoting the creation of niches for the development of a culture of innovation and technology management within the Brazilian internal environment. Although there are public policies with this purpose, both at the federal and local levels, some obstacles to the inclusion of technology in classrooms, particularly in basic education, are still identified. The aim of this research was to study the process of integrating technology as a daily-use pedagogical tool in public basic education schools in Porto Alegre, as outlined in the Connected Innovation Policy - Law 14.180/2021. The research was conducted through an exploratory case study, involving document analysis and interviews with innovation coordinators and teachers from the municipal education system. As a technological product, a Technical Report was presented, analyzing the factors necessary for the implementation of technology as a pedagogical tool in public basic education schools in Porto Alegre. The results of this study indicated that Law 14.180/2021 was concerned not only with setting goals related to infrastructure for the pedagogical use of technology in classrooms but also with fostering the skills of the school community involved in this process. Thus, in addition to enhancing education quality, the Connected Innovation Education Policy also aimed at the critical emancipation of individuals. Furthermore, this research allowed for a more detailed understanding of the context and stage, as well as describing factors that could contribute to the implementation of technology in the daily routine of public basic education schools in Porto Alegre.

Trademarks provide prominence and prestige to a product or service, differentiating them from competitors, therefore, they become a strategic asset for entrepreneurs. As of 10/02/2019, Brazil joined the Madrid Protocol, which regulates the international trademark registration system. In view of this, a survey was carried out on the WIPO website on 09/01/2021, on the “Madrid Monitor” platform, in order to analyze the country's adherence to the Protocol. This survey found that there were only 204 deposits with Brazil as the country of origin since the entry into force of the Protocol (02/10/2019 to 01/09/2021). This number is small compared to the number of deposits made under the Madrid Protocol in which Brazil was the designated country (18,763 international deposits). In light of this, the question is how has Brazil joined the Madrid System? To answer this question, the present work has the general objective of analyzing how the Brazil’s adhesion to the Madrid Protocol has taken place. The specific objectives of the present work are: establish an overview of the operation of the Madrid Protocol; to analyze the consequences and problems arising from the Brazilian adhesion; to identify the causes of the low adherence of Brazilians to the Protocol in question; present solutions and alternatives to the identified problems. The methodology used will be descriptive and exploratory, through literature review, document analysis, database consultation and the use of quantitative data extracted through two surveys. The first is aimed at Intellectual Property (IP) offices. The second is aimed at other users of the Brazilian trademark system, aiming to achieve the aforementioned objectives. As a result of this work, it is proposed to present a technical report containing the problems identified and the solutions found, as well as an article to be submitted to a scientific journal with at least B3 qualis.

Trademark protection is of fundamental importance; however, in Brazil, there is a gap between the opening of new companies and the filing of trademark applications. Vale do Taquari reflects the national scenario, with a much higher rate of new companies opened compared to registered trademarks. Thus, the general objective of the present study is to highlight ways of stimulating the registration and protection of trademarks in companies in Vale do Taquari? In order to answer the question, we seek to examine how the brands of the companies linked to CIC Vale do Taquari are found, together with the INPI; as well as to identify the causes of the gap between the opening of companies and the low adherence to the registration of their trademarks. Thus, with the survey carried out, the aim is to create an institutional policy aimed at CIC Vale do Taquari, with the availability of a booklet aimed at the associated entrepreneurs themselves. As expected results, we seek to promote the issue of trademark registration in Vale do Taquari, raising awareness and the respective increase in the protection of trademarks of companies in the Valley

The present research will approach Intellectual Property within the high school integrated to the technical, through the PROEJA modality (National Program for the Integration of Professional Education with Basic Education in the Youth and Adult Education Modality), where we have students in the final stage of basic education, in search of a better placement in the job market through their qualification. On the other hand, we have companies demanding professionals to work in different areas of Intellectual Property. The objective of this work will be to propose a method that facilitates the insertion of the subject of Intellectual Property in the integrated high school to the technician (PROEJA). To fulfill this objective, we will have as specific objectives to analyze the reality of high school (PROEJA); to analyze with the professors the best strategy for the insertion in the teaching of these themes; approach the students, in order to verify the interests in the proposed artifact; and finally, to propose an artifact adjusted to the expectations of teachers and students, which allows the teaching of Intellectual Property. The research will be presented through the Design Science Research (DRS) method, combined with the case study.

The Association of Family Agribusinesses of Bento Gonçalves (ASAF), informally created in 2022, currently has 33 members. It is an incipient association of producers still without regular civil registration (CNPJ). ASAF was created to support small producers and entrepreneurs and was divided into three sectors, according to the affinity of production: flour, vegetable products, and family winemaking products. In the context where ASAF is inserted, that is, in the Rio Grande do Sul mountain range, recognized by geographical indications and collective brands consolidated in the viticulture area, ASAF has the intention of adding a range of products that goes beyond the products derived from the grape plantation, through the municipality's family agro-industries, with the support of EMATER/ASCAR. Thus, the present work presents the elaboration of a conclusive technical report, from the analysis of the potential collective brand involving the products of the Association of Family Agribusinesses of Bento Gonçalves. In methodological terms, besides the literature review, information was collected through interviews with a representative from EMATER/ASCAR and a survey with ASAF members. We produced materials capable of supporting ASAF's eventual decision to file a collective trademark registration with the INPI. From the answers in the survey, which sought to capture the expectations and interests of the members, four sign models were elaborated. Also, a proposal for the Regulation of Use of the Collective Trademark was elaborated for use by ASAF when it comes to the eventual filing of a collective trademark application since this is an indispensable requirement for filing with the INPI. It is expected that the final product will provide technical knowledge to the Association of Family Agribusinesses of Bento Gonçalves (ASAF) and that in the end, and based on the product delivered, it will culminate in the registration of the collective trademark.

The transfer of trademarks, which can be through licensing and/or assignment, as seen in the present study, constantly incurs recurring legal problems. This is because contracts are drawn up by several different people with a certain freedom as provided by law. In view of this, there were several problems that could be solved with the guidance of the parties and the proper wording of the trademark transfer agreement. The present study encompasses the topic of technology transfer, more specifically the licensing/transfer/assignment of trademarks with greater legal certainty and in a more simplified way, both by law professionals and by lay people on the subject. The objective of this work is the production of method for the automatic generation of a draft contract for the transfer of marks, based on the proposition of a flowchart that guides the user from his initial need to transfer his trademark, to the generation of a draft contract for its transfer. In this way, it is expected that the elaboration of trademark transfer contracts will be, in addition to being automated, standardized and with legal certainty, as the tool will be supported by a range of jurisprudence involving the subject.

Brands and business name are considered company assets. The trademark
must be registered with the INPI, while the business name must be filed with the
commercial registry corresponding to the State in which the interested company
operates. This work focuses on analyzing the similarities of brands and business
names, as well as their differences, and mainly on the conflict between the two
institutes. The general objective of this work is to create and evaluate an interactive
guide based on a flow that helps those interested in the prior search of the necessary
information to carry out a search for brands at the INPI and searches for business
names, in the different commercial boards of the South Region. As a methodology, a
survey of specialized literature, database, scientific articles, manuals and INPI
directives was carried out, in addition to analyzing judicial decisions on the subject,
and also the proposal of a flow that defines the process for the implementation an
interactive guide. The justification is based on the various legal conflicts involving the
theme. As a result, it is expected to provide entrepreneurs and accountants in general,
legal operators, and others interested in the subject, a guide that helps in the prior
search of trademarks at the INPI and business names, in the commercial boards of the
South Region and, therefore, a material structured and didactic that serves for
consultation and decision making.

Indicators are important tools to help managers make decisions and should be used in processes involving the life cycle of academic projects. The development of this type of project can generate innovations and when this occurs, the ideal is that there is a transfer of the technology developed through licensing or assignment of rights. However, sometimes the innovative solutions created in research projects go unnoticed by the academy and end up losing the novelty factor when they are exposed in scientific articles or presented at congresses before being submitted to adequate intellectual protection. In this way, the flight of intellectual capital becomes a problem for Science and Technology Institutions. That said, the present study aims to propose indicators as a strategic instrument that can be adopted by ICTs, to identify and evaluate in academic research projects the innovative potential subject to intellectual protection, before its public exposure. These indicators were extracted from literary bases and adapted for use by Science and Technology Institutions. For this purpose, the Design Science Research method was used to organize the research method, with primary data obtained through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, and secondary data obtained through a literature review. These data contributed to the proposition of an artifact that was validated and applied by a Claimant organization, whose results culminated in the creation of a software and presentation of a technological product called Technical Managerial Report.

The trademark registration is very important for business and the first step is to carry out the registration viability research at the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI). It is essential that those interested to enter with a registration request, make a detailed anteriority search, in order to observe that there is no conflict between the intended trademark and others that already exist. Besides, the depositer must have extensive knowledge regarding Articles 124, 125 and 126 of Law No 9279, May 14, 1996 – Industrial Property Law (LPI), whose non-compliance may be the main cause of rejections in the registration requests. To contribute to this step of trademark research, this work proposes the creation of an interactive manual, which will guide the user to make a pre-filtering of the necessary information bringing a more assertive anteriority search. The applied methodology in the present work was based on a mixed research approach (qualitative-quantitative), with descriptive analysis and developing of an interactive manual based on a four-step flowchart. The developed manual was tested with 125 rejected processes and was effective in 110 processes, that is, only 12% of the tested processes could not be identified with any impediments at first, which suggests the effectiveness of the manual.

The computer program, also called software (although the subtle distinction made by some authors), received in 2021, only in Brazil, approximately US$ 49.5 billion in investments, according to the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES). In this work the terms computer program and software were used equivalently. Therefore, the need for adequate protection of the intellectual property involved is justified, which, given the nature for computer program, can present itself in multiple forms. This work focuses on the analysis of the three main forms for computer program protection in Brazil: invention patents, copyrights and visual aspects.  In addition, it analyzes the jurisprudential understanding on the subject, as a basis for decisions to be made when choosing the most appropriate protection. The general objective of this work is to propose a manual to identify possible forms of protection, via intellectual property assets, for computer programs in Brazil, containing auxiliary elements for decision making. The methodology used included a survey of specialized national and international doctrine, research in patent databases, study of scientific articles, manuals and guidelines from the INPI, and analysis of court decisions on the subject. The justification is based on the growing need for protection, in order to enable the economic exploitation of the computer program in a safe way, allowing the return on the intellectual investment, time and resources spent, as well as the attribution of legal security to the right holder and the consumer, considering that the damages resulting from infringement are usually economically significant.  As a result of the studies obtained, an article was produced, and a manual was provided to society in general, developers, the software chain, and operators of law, which identifies and provides orientation as to the possibilities of one or multiple protections of the computer program by intellectual property rights.

The industrial design is a kind of industrial and protected property, the aspects of an object that can be reproduced in an industrial three-dimensional way – both its print and the dimensional aspects and patterns applied. It is determined (the products of the protection of the system, avail the protection of industrial design registrations to obtain the exclusive reproduction of the applied object design) and avoid the total/standard reproduction applied to a part of the competition. In view of the guarantee of the industrial registration, as for the extinction, we present a system that presents legal guarantees. In this sense, this article aims to investigate the possibility of applying forfeiture and/or compulsory license in industrial design registrations, in view of the inaction of industrialization/commercialization of the object of the granted industrial design registration. And, it also intends to evaluate the possibility of applying the instrument of expiry and compulsory license due to the precariousness in the duty of use by the holder. Evita, which is a specific industrial design registration, is launched with the same launch time, as well as a valid product on the market. Faced with this tension, private interviews and research in the area of property of research professionals were organized, for the survey and analysis of the holder of the professional possibility of the research, for the survey of this professional possibility industrial design registration, applying expiry and/or compulsory license. Having been concluded by the deepening of the study and the results of the interviews that there is a pathology not by the non-application of possible designs to extinguish the instruments of industrial rights in the face of the action of the registration holder. Finally, it is suggested the definition of a regulatory framework for the application of expiry and/or compulsory license against industrial designs.

Virtual social networks have become important tools for all types of organizations, as they provide important data for use in communication and marketing strategies. It’s no different with universities and Science and Technology Institutions (STI), as the consolidation of the institutional image is one of the pillars for achieving the institutions' objectives. When observing the communication and marketing strategies of the main international and national universities, it was noticed that they use social networks to disseminate information, including about their research and technologies. Based on this reality, the general objective of the research was to analyze how the Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS) is using virtual social networks to disseminate its research and technological products, in order to identify whether IFRS has specific guidelines and guidelines. for the diffusion of innovation through virtual social networks. The specific objectives of the research were: a) to identify whether the IFRS has any specific guidance for disseminating research and technological products through virtual social networks; b) analyze IFRS's virtual social networks to identify the number of publications that are directly related to its research and technological products; c) carry out a survey of practical solutions already implemented that can be applied in the context of this research; d) propose a Manual of Guidelines with a set of actions to organize and standardize the procedures and activities of communication and marketing of research and technological products from universities and STI; e) evaluate the applicability of the Manual. The methodological procedure used in the research was the case study with a conceptual model established in 6 (six) systematized steps. The results found showed that the IFRS has documented guidelines that allow for the diffusion of innovation in virtual social networks; that it makes few publications for the dissemination of innovation; suggest that the private sector lacks knowledge about their research and technological products; that the IFRS Communication Department understands the importance of virtual social networks, but has difficulties in implementing actions due to lack of collaborators; and that there are actions already identified in the literature that facilitate the organization and concentration of publications on social networks. At the end of the study, a Guidance Manual was proposed with a set of 13 suggested actions to standardize and organize the procedures and activities of communication and technological marketing of universities and STI through the use of virtual social networks.

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 The path to the transformations of organizations has been demonstrated, over the last decades, by companies that have made innovation a priority and successfully managed to make it a reality. Performing the management and execution of innovative projects is a complex task due to aspects inherent to innovation. With appropriate practices and methodologies it is possible to choose ideas that are more likely to generate projects that offered satisfactory results for your target audience. One of the ways to make the management of innovative projects faster and more efficient is to use a method that helps in the selection of the elements that are at the base of the ideas that create a project, identifying their potential for innovation. Assessing the potential of innovative ideas is a challenging task and increasingly present in the lives of entrepreneurs and managers. Adjusting the focus of the analysis to the moment of development of the idea can guarantee greater chances of success. For the idea to be executable and economically viable, it needs a structured way to generate, deliver and capture value. Thus, a mechanism capable of evaluating the potential of an idea needs to consider these aspects in order to prioritize ideas of innovative potential. In this scenario, knowing how to differentiate which projects have the greatest potential is an opportunity to distinguish yourself in the market. Given this context, the objective of this work is to propose a method to evaluate the potential for innovation of a proposal for an RD&I project, based on diagnosis of ideas. Through a prototype that will be made available, a diagnosis will be applied that will assist in the measurement and classification of ideas with innovative potential for R&D projects through variables, factors and metrics stipulated for this purpose. The method used, with a qualitative and exploratory approach, involves the evaluation of the MQI method (Idea Qualification Method) in a test environment where the bibliographic research and the analysis of models and innovation methodologies make the theoretical basis expanding knowledge the theme. As a result, this work proposes to provide a method that can help to measure the innovation potential of ideas that generate RD&I projects in Science and Technology Institutions (ICTs), optimizing resources and stimulating technological development.

The study developed software to assist in writing patent applications made by the academic community of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul (IFRS). Through a bibliographical and documentary research, the scientific and technological production carried out in Brazil between the years 2015 to 2019 was mapped. By the same means, the number of patent applications filed by the Federal Institutes in 2018 and 2019 together was also determined. to the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), identifying the causes of formal requirements in the processes. Through prospective research, it updated the survey on patent application filings and causes of formal requirement by the Federal Institutes in 2020 and the first half of 2021. formal requirements and annulment of patent applications, in addition to poor wording of patent applications. Its technological products include the Patent Generator software, which promises to automate the formatting and assist in the writing of patent applications and a scientific article carried out to complement the study. It explains how the software works. It concludes by highlighting the importance of the Patent Generator software for the academic community, and the need for writing patent applications that meet the requirements of Brazilian legislation.

 In Brazil, as of 1943, with the advent of the Consolidation of Labor Laws, provisions regulating inventions developed by employees can already be observed in the legislation. Since then, labor relations have evolved a lot, making the legislation need to be modernized. Since the enactment of Law 9.279/1996 until today, many changes have been introduced and, with them, it is also necessary to review the Intellectual Property Policies of Science and Technology Institutions. The present work aimed to generate knowledge to support the construction of the new form of financial remuneration for the inventors of the National Service for Industrial Learning of Rio Grande do Sul (SENAI-RS), with the objective of promoting the recognition of researchers, stimulating research and increase the Institution's portfolio of innovation projects and patents. Exploratory in character, it used a qualitative and quantitative approach and the techniques of bibliographic survey and documentary research. It identified the main milestones in national legislation on Intellectual Property and Innovation, analyzed the treatment given to inventors in other countries and in Science and Technology Institutions (ICT) in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in addition to conducting interviews, using an electronic form, with researchers from the Institutes of Innovation and Technology of SENAI-RS. The results are presented in the form of a regulatory norm, based on the institution's current Intellectual Property Policy (PPI) and an article on the role of Technological Innovation Centers. The proposal to revise and amend the PPI modifies the inventors' remuneration model adopted today and the article investigates the perception of researchers in relation to the precepts contained in the Institution's Intellectual Property Policy, especially those related to inventors' remuneration. With the adoption of the proposal to change the researchers' remuneration elaborated, it is expected to expand the recognition currently given to ICT researchers, fostering the development of an even greater number of innovation projects, thus contributing to the achievement of the Institution's mission of increasing the competitiveness of Brazilian industries.