Analysis of the Electronic Information System (SEI) for Intellectual Property Management in the Higher Education Institution UNIFAL-MG

Abstract

This article presents a longitudinal and qualitative-quantitative analysis of the implementation of the Electronic Information System (SEI) in the management of Intellectual Property (IP) at the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency (Agência i9) of the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG) between 2018 and 2025. The study uses operational data from SEI to quantify the impact of digital transformation in a Technology Innovation Center, addressing a gap concerning the effectiveness of electronic management systems in university IP contexts. The research contextualizes the limitations of the previous physical model, marked by slowness, risks, and low traceability, and evaluates the transition to SEI aimed at digitalization, agility, and transparency. The methodology combined document analysis, statistical reports, and literature on digital governance and IP management. The results show an increase in the volume of processes and the strengthening of the innovation culture at the university. It concludes that SEI brought gains in efficiency, security, and traceability, although growing demand requires continuous investments.