Enhancing Innovation in Latin America: WIPO and Trampoline Network Join Forces

August 3, 2023

WIPO and Trampoline Network join forces to enhance the dissemination of innovation through Intellectual Property protection and commercialization in Latin America. Alliances and partnerships, at the regional level, are key for effective dissemination and deployment of WIPO’s tools and services for SMEs, making Intellectual Property a key business enabler.

On March 3, 2023, WIPO and Trampoline Network signed an MOU in which the Trampoline Network became part of WIPO’s Effective SMEs Intermediaries program in Latin America, contributing to the region's development and fostering a prosperous and sustainable future.

Trampoline Network, a dynamic digital platform facilitating the commercialization of intellectual property assets, plays a pivotal role in nurturing innovation ecosystems by providing a collaborative space for universities, entrepreneurs, and governments in Latin America.

Through this alliance, WIPO has made available to the public via the Trampoline Network's digital platform, WIPO’s IP Diagnostics and IP for Business Series of guides.

Intellectual property plays a key role in fostering economic development in the region's innovative ecosystems. The protection of intellectual property rights allows the appropriation of innovation and creativity efforts.

Assistant Director General Marco M Alemán at the launch event of Trampoline Network in Buenos Aires - May 17, 2023

Some statistics show what is happening in the Latin American region;

• In 2021, 3.4 million patents were applied for (3.6+) Of these, 1.6% were applied for in LA.
• In the same year, 18.1 million trademarks were applied for (5.5+) Brazil recorded an increase of 32.3% (394K), Mexico of 22.7% (200K), Argentina of 9.4% (86K), Colombia of 11.4% (56K)
• In 2021, 1.5 million Designs were requested (9.2%+) Brazil, Mexico and Argentina registered increases of 7.2%, 38.4% and 13% respectively

As part of the partnership, Trampoline's staff participated in a comprehensive training to use WIPO’s tools and materials as part of their business support services.

This alliance is a great step forward not only for Trampoline but also to continue promoting the talent and creativity that overflows in Latin America. We want to contribute our knowledge and our platform so that all those innovative projects that face difficulties, can see the light and be as successful as we know they can be.

Ginés Perea, CEO and Founder of Trampoline Network

As a follow-up, on June 28, a public workshop was conducted focusing on "the role of intellectual property in the economic development of SMEs." The workshop gathered participation from over 70 attendees, including entrepreneurs, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and universities, highlighting the relevance of intellectual property in driving SME growth.

WIPO and Trampoline Network are committed to strengthening the innovation landscape in Latin America, empowering businesses, and fostering a climate of prosperity and success.

For more information about Trampoline Network, please visit Trampoline.