Um Estudo sobre a evolução dos investimentos em pesquisa e desenvolvimento e dos registros de patentes no Brasil

Abstract

This study aims to verify what are the possibilities of Brazil in relation to investments and policies related to R & D since it is perceived to be that one of the paths to be followed for the resumption of economic growth. The research of this study was to reference the literature review, exploratory and descriptive. The results show that the expansion of the process of scientific production in Brazil has some obstacles, such as the concentration of financial, cultural and technological resources in the Southeast and public policies that do not favor free enterprise in relation to research and development to private companies. On the other hand, the country is encouraging and financing the training of masters and doctors. Anyway, most lack human effort of the government and the private sector to create opportunities to develop research and its subsequent patent registration.