WIPR - World IP Review

A new WIPR  Focus explores what the future holds for IP as it strives to become a more inclusive, diverse and compassionate sector. Over the next few weeks, the WIPR bulletin will include articles, interviews, videos and webinars on the topics that are making a difference in IP professionals’ lives. Look out for our #DiversityinIP articles to discover more!

Counsel Rebecca Clegg has been recognized as a WIPR - World IP Review Trailblazer in IP for 2024. The 2024 Trailblazer in IP list celebrates outstanding people with a decade or less of experience in the IP industry who stand out due to their impressive practice in IP and/or their determination to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the sector. Congratulations, Rebecca! Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/e5uYMbCs

Congratulations to Intellectual Property (IP) Partner, Angela B. Freeman (she/her/hers), for her recognition in the WIPR - World IP Review (WIPR) Diversity’s Top 100 2024 list. In this worldwide publication, industry professionals who drive positive change in the IP community are celebrated. IP practitioners nominated candidates, which were combined with marketplace research to identify those who had exceptional contributions in four categories: Influential Women, Diversity Champions, Trailblazers and Change Drivers. While Angela was qualified for each of the categories, this year she was recognized in the category of Influential Women - women who have more than a decade of IP experience, have garnered significant professional achievements and/or made an impact in promoting diversity and inclusion in the sector. After her first career as a molecular biologist, Angela became a thriving practitioner in the area of patent law becoming the first African-American female attorney to practice patent law at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in 2013. Throughout her science and legal careers, she has promoted diversity, particularly the issue of women from diverse backgrounds being involved in #STEM subject areas. Recently, Angela helped drive the firm’s participation and support in the @Patent Pathways program, which aims to educate 20 African-American women annually to help them pass the US Patent Registration Exam (the patent bar) and become patent agents. You can see Angela’s recognition and the other 99 honorees of the WIPR Diversity’s Top 100 2024 at https://lnkd.in/gA77nAEF

Congratulations to April Abele Isaacson and Prathyusha Chenji for their recognition in WIPR - World IP Review Diversity's Top 100 2024! April was selected for the "Diversity Champions" category. This list celebrates those who have worked relentlessly to create a brighter future for all aspiring attorneys, regardless of their background, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation or creed. Prathyusha was selected for the "Trailblazers" category. Honorees in this category have a decade or less of experience in the IP industry but have already made their mark. The 2024 Trailblazers stood out due to their impressive practice in IP and/or their determination to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the sector. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/erMhBN82

Shook Partner Elena McFarland is one of the 50 Most Influential Women in IP, according to WIPR - World IP Review. Researchers vetted and selected Elena from more than 400 nominations globally. Elena's practice includes many aspects of intellectual property prosecution and counseling, with an emphasis in patent-related matters. She will be featured in an upcoming special report in World IP Review. Congratulations, Elena! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpAVNfeZ

Partner Jason Murata has been recognized as a WIPR - World IP Review Diversity Champion for 2024. The 2024 Diversity Champions list celebrates those who have worked relentlessly to create a brighter future for all aspiring attorneys, regardless of their background, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation or creed. Jason serves as chair of Axinn’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee and is a mentor to firm associates, including diverse and LGBTQ+ lawyers in particular. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eTnX-FTh

I’m grateful and humbled to be recognized in WIPR Diversity’s Top 100 people in IP! Diversity is one of our greatest strengths — helping to fuel innovation and drive positive change. Let’s continue to champion and embrace diversity together, and empower each other to create a brighter and more inclusive future.

Honored to be named a Diversity Champion by WIPR - World IP Review for 2024. This recognition is not just a personal achievement, but a celebration of collective efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion both at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP and within the broader legal community. I am thankful to Axinn for its unwavering support of not only of me personally but also of both internal and external efforts in advancing DEI! Additionally, congratulations to my colleague Rebecca Clegg, who was selected as a WIPR Trailblazer this year! Well deserved!

Exciting news! The results are out for WIPR Diversity's Top 100 people in IP! Join us in celebrating the individuals who have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to D&I in IP. View the list for 2024 now: https://bit.ly/49VcDmR #WIPRDiversity #DiversityTop100

A software company has secured the UK bank’s first High Growth IP Loan, which allows businesses to borrow against up to 50% of the value of their IP. Read more: https://ow.ly/44yU50Rspgh #UKBusiness #UKTech