The research projects and events of the initiative are coordinated by Observatories, in close collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition. The Observatories organize conferences, talks, podium discussions, lectures and workshops all over Latin America to develop research projects and discuss the findings with stakeholders. They also prepare and disseminate scientific studies and policy papers. The Observatories have permanent members and count on the support of a large network of academics from all over Latin America who form part of the initiative's research projects.
The research projects and events of the initiative are coordinated by Observatories, in close collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition. The Observatories organize conferences, talks, podium discussions, lectures and workshops all over Latin America to develop research projects and discuss the findings with stakeholders. They also prepare and disseminate scientific studies and policy papers. The Observatories have permanent members and count on the support of a large network of academics from all over Latin America who form part of the initiative's research projects.
The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) was founded in 1821. It is the most influential and largest university in Argentina and one of the most prestigious centres of studies in Latin America. Its academic freedom has allowed the formation of thousands of students and scholars not only in Argentina.
The Faculty of Law, one of the most traditional and renowned of its 13 independent faculties, is where the Initiative Smart IP for Latin America is based.
The Bogotá Observatory is based at the Intellectual Property Department of the Law School of the Universidad Externado de Colombia. The Intellectual Property Department is a knowledge generation center and research unit. In addition, it offers Specialization and Master's Degree programs and continuing education courses in Intellectual Property, standing out for its commitment to the generation of knowledge and the training of professionals in the field of intellectual property.
The Law School was founded in 1886 and is recognized for its commitment to liberties and the improvement of the social rule of law. It stands out for its academic excellence, its commitment to democracy, freedom and ethics, and its contribution to the training of lawyers for society.
The Brazilian Observatory is based at the Faculty of Law of the University of São Paulo, also known as the Largo de São Francisco Faculty of Law.
The Faculty was founded in 1827 and is one of the first two law schools in Brazil. In 1934 it was incorporated into the University of São Paulo - USP. It is a center of excellence in law teaching and legal research, as well as a landmark in various historical events in Brazil, with a recognized role in guaranteeing the democratic rule of law in the country.
