Rio de Janeiro, 26 November 2025
Intangible assets are becoming a central driver of business value in emerging economies, calling for innovative approaches within financial systems. In Brazil, this objective was advanced through the IP Finance 2025 – Valuation and Financing of Intangible Assets seminar, held at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil. The event was organized by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC) and the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), and co-organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), LES Brazil/LESI, and ABDE.
During the seminar, WIPO officially launched the publication Unlocking IP-Backed Finance – Brazil’s Journey, developed jointly with MDIC and INPI. The report shows how IP-backed financing is taking shape in Brazil, drawing on expert interviews and real-life case studies to clarify the capabilities needed for effective valuation and risk assessment.
Representatives of Brazil’s financial authorities highlighted the potential of IP-backed securitization to strengthen capital markets. Otto Lobo, President of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), noted that Brazil’s fund industry, the fourth largest globally, as the scale and depth to support the development of IP-backed securities.
At the same time, André Godoy, Chief Executive Officer of the Brazilian Development Association (ABDE), underlined that development finance institutions account for 46% of total credit in Brazil, positioning them to play a leading role in the acceptance of intellectual property as collateral.
Strong participation from financial institutions, alongside the traditional IP ecosystem, underscored a growing readiness to move IP finance from discussion to implementation. International experts and representatives from BNDES and ABDE emphasized the need for stronger valuation frameworks and deeper integration of intangible assets into credit markets.
Through this initiative, WIPO is supporting Brazil in leveraging intellectual property as a financial asset financial asset, in line with the country’s National Intellectual Property Strategy (ENPI 2021–2030). By bringing together public authorities, regulators and financial institutions, this collaboration demonstrates how coordinated action can unlock the value of intangible assets and expand sustainable financing opportunities for innovative businesses.
Unlocking IP-Backed Finance – Brazil’s Journey is available in English and Portuguese.