An Analysis of Biotechnology Production in Brazil: A Bibliometric Analysis on the Patentscope Platform

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to map the production of technologies and innovations related to biotechnology in Brazil. Theoretical Framework: It was decided to take patents granted in the databases of the National Institute of Intellectual Property as a basis, using the patentiometry technique. Method: The patentiometry method is used, with the characterization being the analysis of the results of 2,396 patents, characterizing 'countries', 'regions and candidates', 'IPC code' and 'publication dates' and the stratification of information was carried out, generating the data to be analyzed in the research. Results and Discussion: Significant emphasis on research centers and public universities in the development of technologies. In recent years, the Brazilian national market began to compete with foreigners, this fact forced the national industry to rethink its conventional models and strategies, with Brazil being the sixth largest producer of pharmaceutical methods, another fact that presents similarity is in relation to agro-industries, addressing Brazil stands out in this production. Implications of the Research: It was evident that Brazil has directed part of its resources to investment and development of technologies in the country and biotechnology is driven by research centers and federal universities. The South, Southeast and Northeast regions are made up of the states that have greater expressiveness in innovation and technologies related to biotechnology. Originality/Value: This study contributes to literature, scientific and social academic community, as it presents data on innovation in the field of biotechnology, enabling reflections on impacts, investments and development of the country through technological production.