About the Journal

The Brazilian Journal of Law, Technology and Innovation (BJLTI) is a cutting-edge publication that aims to provide a forum for the discussion of the most pressing legal issues arising from the rapid development of modern technology and innovation. With a broad and inclusive definition of technology that encompasses a wide range of fields, including software and AI, biotechnology and life sciences, clean-, med-, and fin-tech, neurosciences, and other hard and emerging sciences, BJLTI is committed to exploring the complex legal and regulatory challenges presented by these rapidly evolving technologies.

The journal is a biannual publication that aims to foster academic research and critical discussion in the fields of law, technology, and innovation. The journal publishes issues each semester, featuring articles, essays, and reviews written by scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world. Our editorial team is committed to promoting high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship that engages with the latest developments and challenges in these dynamic fields. We invite submissions from all disciplines and perspectives that explore the complex intersections between law, technology, and innovation, and we strive to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of knowledge in these crucial areas of inquiry.

BJLTI is dedicated to publishing high-quality legal scholarship that investigates the development, funding, protection, regulation, concentration, use, and abuse of technology in all its forms. The journal provides a platform for diverse voices to engage with the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across all aspects of its work. As an exclusively online, open-access publication, BJLTI is accessible to a wide range of readers and authors, and is committed to publishing pieces by authors from a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. By providing a space for critical reflection and innovative thinking on the legal challenges of technology and innovation, BJLTI seeks to foster a deeper understanding of these issues and promote effective legal solutions that can help shape the future of technology and society.

To achieve its mission, BJLTI invites original contributions in the form of articles, essays, case comments, and book reviews from both scholars and practitioners, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations across fields of law, science, and technology. The journal places a premium on rigorous research, analysis, and argumentation, and strives to engage with the most pressing and timely issues concerning the development of emerging technologies in society. By staying at the forefront of debates around the legal and regulatory implications of technology and innovation, BJLTI aims to provide valuable insights and perspectives for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers alike.

As a global publication, BJLTI welcomes contributions from around the world and is committed to promoting comparative and international perspectives on the intersection of law, technology, and innovation. The journal encourages submissions that address legal developments and challenges in various jurisdictions, and promotes dialogue and exchange between legal systems and cultural traditions. By fostering a vibrant intellectual community of legal scholars and practitioners, BJLTI seeks to enhance the depth and breadth of understanding of the legal and social implications of technology and innovation, and to contribute to the development of legal frameworks that can support responsible and sustainable innovation.

In addition to its core publication activities, BJLTI is published by Centro DTIBR, a research center that also organizes and supports various academic events and activities related to law, technology, and innovation. These include workshops, seminars, symposia, and conferences that bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss and explore emerging issues and challenges in the field. Through these events, Centro DTIBR aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations, build networks of knowledge and expertise, and provide opportunities for critical reflection and dialogue on the most pressing issues at the intersection of the aforementioned fields.

Overall, the Brazilian Journal of Law, Technology and Innovation is a dynamic and forward-looking publication that aims to provide a platform for rigorous, innovative, and interdisciplinary scholarship on the legal and regulatory implications of emerging technologies. By fostering a vibrant intellectual community and promoting diversity and inclusion, BJLTI seeks to contribute to the development of legal frameworks that can help ensure that emerging technologies are deployed in ways that promote human flourishing, social welfare, and environmental sustainability.