Diversity

Social mobility in IP

As a new report highlights a social mobility gap in law, lawyers say that a new mindset is required to close it.

Breaking ‘female health’ taboos

It’s time to break taboos around the menopause, says Maria Hall of Mewburn Ellis.

Tech GCs explore D&I project

General counsel from Meta and Microsoft explain their aims behind a new initiative designed to promote D&I in IP.

Plans to protect traditional knowledge escalate

Daren Tang describes the emotions that accompanied a development relating to genetic resources.

Safeguarding indigenous rights

Protecting traditional wisdom can complement innovation to ensure a sustainable future, writes Marion Heathcote of Davies Collison Cave.

Thinking outside the box to meet clients' demands

Diversity targets set by clients may be unrealistic for smaller firms to meet. Lisa Mueller of Casimir Jones explores how creative D&I solutions can make a difference.

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USPTO bolsters inclusive innovation council

28-09-2022

Raft of appointments includes leaders from science, tech, and minority businesses | Council for Inclusive Innovation aims to increase the percentage of women and under-represented groups in patents.