Strengthening IP Capabilities in Brazil’s HealthTech Industry

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with the Brazilian Association of the Health Technology Industry (ABIMED), launched the Intellectual Property Management Clinic (IPMC) for Brazil’s MedTech and Digital Health sector on   September 22, 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen the intellectual property (IP) management capabilities of innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare space in Brazil, helping them to leverage IP to support commercialization, attract investment, and expand to global markets.

The Clinic, jointly organized by WIPO’s Global Challenges Division (GCD) and IP for Business Division (IPBD), represents a milestone in Brazil’s efforts to advance its health innovation ecosystem. The first cohort comprises companies developing a diverse range of health innovations, from artificial intelligence applications and digital therapeutics to data intelligence platforms and medical devices.

Main Topics Covered

The program is designed to provide practical support for MedTech and Digital Health SMEs through a combination of training workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and tailored IP roadmaps that help participants to align their IP strategies with their business and regulatory objectives.

The workshops cover four key topics: introduction to IP, freedom to operate, IP commercialization and expansion, and IP valuation and financial literacy, and are complemented by one-on-one mentorship and tailored IP roadmaps for each participating company. These personalized sessions allow mentors to translate workshop concepts into concrete strategies that address each SME’s specific business, regulatory, and market challenges. Together, these components form an integrated learning process that equips companies to develop actionable IP strategies with direct relevance to their commercialization goals.

All mentorship sessions, workshops and the accompanying reports are conducted by the program’s mentors, who bring together a diverse mix of expertise spanning intellectual property strategy, litigation, valuation, and regulatory affairs. Collectively, they have guided startups and established companies alike in leveraging IP to drive competitiveness, attract investment, and navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes.

Company Profiles

Participating companies comprise a wide range of profiles spanning a number of domains. These include AI-powered tools designed to improve patient triage and chronic disease self-care, digital assistants that enhance accessibility and care coordination and therapeutic devices supporting individuals with conditions such as autism and anxiety. Additional areas of innovation include data intelligence platforms to strengthen pharmaceutical regulatory decision-making, clinical decision support systems to encourage rational antimicrobial prescribing, and advanced MedTech solutions focused on cardiovascular implants. Together, these innovations target critical gaps in public health efficiency, chronic care, mental health, regulatory processes, infectious disease management, and life-saving interventions.

As the Clinic progressed, companies continue to show strong enthusiasm and openness to strengthening their IP strategies. Targeted mentorship, practical case discussions, and customized guidance are at the center of the program; by combining strategic advice with capacity-building support, the Clinic is supporting participating SMEs to translate IP awareness into tangible business value and long-term growth.

Supporting innovation and production in the Health Sector

The Brazil HealthTech IPMC builds on WIPO’s growing portfolio of initiatives that support technology transfer and innovation in the health sector, reflecting WIPO’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of SMEs to manage and commercialize their intellectual assets. Through close collaboration with ABIMED and leading experts, the program aims to equip emerging Brazilian healthcare innovators with the tools and knowledge to navigate IP strategically as they scale their solutions for both national and international impact.