The session provided an opportunity to discuss the conceptual framework of upcycling, its characterisation in relation to related practices (such as recycling, repair, reconditioning and remanufacturing) and the legal framework applicable to various actions that are often grouped under this term, especially in its interaction with intellectual property and market regulation.

Throughout the workshop, key questions were addressed on how upcycling is understood in practice, what types of transformations generate the most legal uncertainty, and what are the main points of contact with trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, competition, and consumer protection, considering the institutional and productive particularities of the region. The exchanges offered multiple approaches and national realities, making it possible to identify common challenges and, at the same time, nuances relevant to comparative analysis.

As a result, SIPLA received substantive contributions from participants, which will help shape the project going forward: refining the conceptual definition, prioritising case studies, identifying key actors in the circular economy ecosystem, and defining lines of regulatory advocacy with greater impact. These inputs are especially valuable for guiding the next steps of the work and strengthening its regional relevance.