Diversity

WIPR joins an International Trademark Association podcast on issues facing women in IP | Soon-to-be launched report finds bias and barriers persist worldwide.

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The inequality of gender within innovation in Brazil is a pressing issue that cannot be overlooked, say Tatiana Machado and Vivian Coco of Licks Attorneys.
Women face ageism throughout their entire careers, whether they are young, middle-aged, or older, and this prejudice needs to be addressed at all levels in IP, says Lisa Mueller of Casimir Jones.
For the first time ever, five generations are in the workforce together. How has the landscape changed, what challenges does that present, and where does that leave young professionals, asks Marisa Woutersen.
Despite improvements to the country’s equality legislation, women in Mexico face many barriers to fulfilling their potential as professionals, says Laura Collada of Dumont.
The IP sector is still struggling to achieve true socioeconomic diversity due to the limited paths into the profession, says Declan Cushley of Browne Jacobson.
Many from traditionally marginalised groups such as the LGBTQ+ community struggle to reveal their true selves at work. MaryAnne Armstrong of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch explores some insights drawn from interviewing members of marginalised groups.
Outreach initiatives launched by law firms can exert a profoundly positive influence in many facets of society, as Brigitta Best of BEST Rechtsanwälte explains.
Actions may speak louder than words but, when it comes to D&I, language harbours a potency that can prevent or derail progress when misused. Muireann Bolger finds out more.
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