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Addleshaw Goddard LLP | United Kingdom | 17 May 2023
The Pay Transparency Directive: Advancing Fairness and Equality in the Workplace
Despite the well-established principle of equal pay, this legislation aims to address the persisting gender pay gap through increased transparency…
Lee and Li Attorneys at Law | Taiwan | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: empowering women in Taiwan's IP field
While women's involvement in the IP field has increased over the years, questions regarding gender gaps in IP ownership and innovation remain. This article sets out the current demographics with respect to women in intellectual property and explores some steps that governments and organisations can take to promote gender equity and encourage increased participation by women.
OMC Abogados & Consultores | Peru | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: challenges faced and progress made in Peru
Despite the growing number of women working in the IP field in Peru, they face a number of challenges, including cultural and social norms, lack of access to education and training and limited networking opportunities. To address these challenges, various initiatives have been implemented in Peru to promote women's participation in intellectual property. Continuing to support and empower......
Spoor & Fisher | South Africa | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: inclusion of women in South Africa's IP system
Women have long been underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and the same is true for the field of intellectual property. Promoting gender diversity in the IP system is essential for accelerating innovation and creativity. This article examines the current state of female IP professionals and women in STEM and explores measures for promoting......
Westerberg & Partners Advokatbyrå AB | Sweden | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: accelerating innovation and creativity in Sweden
Sweden is proud to be an inclusive and diverse society but there is still much to be done to empower and encourage women to participate in the realm of intellectual property. One of the major issues identified is the ability to refine research from universities and institutions to patentable innovations and commercial applications. This article discusses some of the initiatives implemented by......
Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum | Argentina | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: innovation and science in Argentina
Science, innovation and intellectual property need diversity but, at the moment, there remains an inequality of opportunities and professional development between the genders. Things have progressed in the world of IP legal services – women have gradually filled strategic positions, such as managing partners or heads of litigation or prosecution departments. However, there is much that those......
G&W Legal | India | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: inclusion of women in Indian IP system
While there has been an increase in the number of female inventors in international patent applicants, the "share" of female inventors in India in 2019-2021 was merely 10.2%. To bridge this gender gap and increase the share of female participation, various departments in India are working towards developing and rolling out initiatives and reforms. Such developments aim to increase awareness......
BMA | Portugal | 26 Apr 2023
Women and IP: Portuguese portrait
The numbers concerning the presence and contribution of women in the field of intellectual property in Portugal are positive. Although Portugal is a small country and political, economic and social equality for women is still an ongoing process, women's contributions have been increasing. Women are present in all professions, roles and positions connected to intellectual property, both with......
Littler Mendelson PC | Australia | 12 Apr 2023
Littler Global Guide - Australia - Q1 2023
On March 16, 2023, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) amended the Professional Employees Award 2020 (Award) to (1) clarify the categories of employees…
Lexology PRO | Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, etc. | 6 Apr 2023
ESG: key updates and developments (23 Mar – 6 Apr)
The UK and EU delay ESG reporting standards, the UN condemns the Taliban’s “unlawful” ban on Afghan women aid workers, and the ICJ is set to advise on countries' legal obligations to fight climate change – plus other key updates.
