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Diversity in IP Conference: secure your seat for free

International24-11-2021Muireann Bolger

There is undoubtedly greater recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion throughout the legal sector. But companies, organisations, and law firms know that, in order to ensure lasting change, they must build on that progress.

USPTO to host international women in IP webinar

04-11-2021Muireann Bolger

Despite an increased number of women entering the science, technology, engineering, and math fields in recent years, there is still a large gap between the number of women and men entering these fields. This has led to fewer women participating in the IP system overall.

Elite GCs embrace new D&I ‘scorecard’ for law firms

International12-10-2021Muireann Bolger

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association has unveiled a new measurement tool or “scorecard” for general counsel to assess the diversity, equity and inclusion progress of the law firms they hire.

Fed Circ confirms Cunningham as its first Black judge

20-07-2021Muireann Bolger

IP litigator Tiffany Cunningham has made history by becoming the first-ever Black judge at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Watch: Ellisen Turner, partner, Kirkland & Ellis

International16-07-2021Muireann Bolger

The past 18 months have been a game-changer for diversity campaigners. The COVID-19 pandemic has provoked sweeping changes in our personal and professional lives and has prompted questions that have brought pivotal diversity and inclusion issues to the fore.

D&I update: Tiffany Cunningham’s historic Fed Circ nomination and more

15-07-2021Muireann Bolger

WIPR brings you all the latest diversity and inclusion news affecting the IP world, including the advancement of Tiffany Cunningham’s historic nomination to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

D&I update: Coca-Cola stalls diversity plan and more...

International06-05-2021Muireann Bolger

WIPR brings you all the latest diversity and inclusion news affecting the IP world, including Coca-Cola’s backtracking on its ambitious diversity plan.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: her personal impact

14-04-2021Muireann Bolger

The life and career of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg left a profound mark on civil rights, feminism, and even popular culture. But one of the less celebrated aspects of the judicial icon’s legacy lies in her considerable influence on IP.

D&I update: Biden's Fed Circ pick could make history

International07-04-2021Muireann Bolger

WIPR brings you all the latest diversity and inclusion (D&I) news affecting the IP world.

Senators unveil bill to close 'patent gap' faced by women

International12-03-2021Muireann Bolger

Proposed legislation aimed at closing the gap that women and minorities face when procuring patent rights could direct the United States Patent and Trademark Office to collect demographic data from applicants and make this public.

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