Renata Solórzano
Writes on economy, business, and trade across the Americas for El Gazettario.
Global Patent Filings Rise on Digital and Semiconductor Surge — South America Watches from the Sidelines
International patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty rose 0.7% in 2025 to 275,900 filings, driven by strong growth in digital communication and semiconductor technologies. The figures highlight a widening gap as South American innovators remain largely absent from the fields powering global IP growth.
Intellectual Property in Sports Is Booming — and South America Has a Stake in the Game
A new WIPO report released on World IP Day 2026 reveals that sports-related patents, trademarks, and designs are all growing at rates well above global averages. For South America, the findings highlight a continent-wide commercial opportunity that extends far beyond football.
Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate
The European Parliament has voted to enter formal negotiations on the creation of a digital euro, approving key privacy protections, mandatory business acceptance, and a cap on individual holdings. The move adds fresh momentum to the global central bank digital currency debate, including in South America, where Brazil and regional peers are weighing their own paths.
South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning
Global investment in intangible assets crossed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, and new data from WIPO confirm Brazil's place among the world's largest such investors — but the broader South American picture reveals a region still working out how to compete in an economy increasingly built on software, data, and ideas rather than machinery and buildings.
Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth
A landmark WIPO and Luiss Business School report reveals that global intangible investment surpassed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, with Brazil ranking among the world's largest investors in intellectual property, software, and R&D. The findings raise urgent questions about whether South America's broader region can convert this momentum into lasting competitive advantage.