Análise da prospecção tecnológica por meio de revisão sistemática seguida de meta análise das patentes do gênero Baccharis

Abstract

The Baccharis genus represents the largest genus in the Asteraceae family, with approximately 440 species, distributed throughout South and Central America. The species of this genus have proven socioeconomic importance. The objective of this work was to perform a technological prospection of the genus Baccharis through a systematic review followed by a meta-analysis of the patents of the genus of interest. After applying the protocol for the systematic review, the analysis of the 231 patents began. The results of the research showed that forty-two species are of interest to the industry in several areas of interest, with emphasis on the following species: B. trimera, B. megapotamica, B. sarothroides, B. halimifolia and B. dracunculifolia. The major areas of interest found were: food engineering and nutrition, human health, pharmacology and cosmetics, agronomy and environment, animal health, sensor systems, and labeling. The United States and Brazil are the largest applicants of patents on the genus Baccharis, followed by the patent offices WIPO and EPO. When analyzing the signatory states, a wide distribution was observed worldwide, both by applicant countries and patent offices. Most of the patents were made by private companies, similar results were found when analyzing the partnerships between companies, in which the highest values were found between two or more private companies. The analysis of the International Patent Classification (IPC), showed that most of the products and processes found, refer to the area of medical sciences, veterinary and hygiene. Thus, it is possible to conclude that the patenting of products and processes of the Baccharis genus is as wide as the studies of this genus found in the literature. Evidencing a great advance for society in relation to the exploitation of natural products and that the genus of interest represents great potential for further research and innovation.