Examining the impact of the pre-salt discovery on drilling fluids patent applications in Brazil
International Conference and Expo on Oil and Gas
November 16-18, 2015 Dubai, UAE

Gabriel Marcuzzo do Canto Cavalheiro

Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial, Brazil

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Pet Environ Engineering

Abstract:

With the discovery of the pre-salt reserves, the exploration of oil and gas is being extended to great depths in Brazil, thereby generating increasing demand for drilling capabilities. This study examines the impact of this discovery accomplished by PetrĂ³leo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) on patent applications in Brazil associated with drilling fluid technologies. Then, this article provides empirical evidence that the pre-salt discovery significantly affected patent strategizing of Multi-Nationals Companies (MNCs) operating in the upstream oil and gas industry.

Biography :

Email: gabrielm@inpi.gov.br