WIPR Diversity’s latest D&I survey exposes prevalent concerns over LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, social mobility and juggling parental responsibilities.

Kathi Vidal, director of the US Patent and Trademark Office, explores her bold plans to encourage more women into the field of patents, expand the bar and make the agency a great place to work.

Janine Swarbrick and Sofie McPherson of HGF examine the gender balance in IP and what is being done to improve it.

The first Asian director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Daren Tang, tells Muireann Bolger why he aims to serve the underserved in IP.

Authenticity is often seen as key to personal and professional success. But achieving this desired state in the workplace can be challenging, as lawyers disclose to Muireann Bolger.

Diverse mentorship is a powerful tool to help attorneys from minority backgrounds, says Malaika Tyson of McAndrews, Held & Malloy.

Seven years after founding IP Inclusive, Andrea Brewster offers insights on the organisation’s remarkable journey and its impact on the sector.

As the average lifespan and working age increases, more people are choosing to work past retirement—but is ageism an issue faced in the workplace? Sarah Speight investigates.

In the face of extreme adversity, female IP attorneys in Ukraine have been defending their country and the value of its IP. Muireann Bolger hears their stories.

From asking for help to setting realistic goals, Robert Andrews of Mewburn Ellis explains how his firm is taking action to improve D&I.

Find out more about this year’s WIPR Trailblazers—outstanding women with a decade or less of experience in the IP industry.

The uncomfortable truth is that we all make judgements about other people. Sujata Chaudhri of Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys explores how to minimise this bias.

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.

As reports of religious intolerance rise, IP lawyers share their personal stories with Muireann Bolger.

With its 2022 new partner class the most diverse in the firm’s history, lawyers from Haynes Boone explain how their firm did it.

Do D&I targets stimulate change, or alienate those trying to achieve it? WIPR Diversity speaks to lawyers on both sides of the debate.

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