EPO // 2026 Innovation and intellectual property for sustainable growth in Latin America and the Caribbean

Innovation is the key driver of sustainable growth, yet Latin America and the Caribbean face unique challenges in using intellectual property (IP) to its full potential.

To address these challenges, the European Patent Office (EPO),the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have organised an event to discuss how innovation ´supports sustainable growth, with a focus on the role of IP systems in unlock the region’s potential.

During the event, a new joint study ECLAC-EPO will be launched: "Harnessing intellectual property for development: Opportunities and challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean."

We cordially invite you to join us online on 19 May for an event to mark the launch of this study and participate in a high-level dialogue on strengthening regional innovation.

Why join the event?

• Gain perspectives from leaders combining international patent expertise with regional policy insights.
• Discover how co-operation and financing can translate new ideas into tangible economic and social progress.
• Explore data that outlines the gaps, challenges and opportunities that exist.