| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Day Two welcome and outlook The start of Day Two recaps what was learned on Day One and sets the course for the day. Attendees will view another round of video addresses from IPO leadership. - Event host: Errica Miller, Director, International Outreach Administration, OIPC, USPTO
Location: Paris/Berne Room |
| 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. | Session 2.1 | Panel: Private sector initiatives and public-private partnerships (PPP) in the innovation economy How does the private sector support women in the innovation economy? What are some examples of what works, and what doesn’t, when forming potentially long-term public-private partnerships? In this session, panelists will share best practices from the private sector. - Moderator: Maria Fernanda Hurtado, Executive Director, Global IP Alliance (GLIPA)
- Panelists:
- Jenny Simmons, Director of Government Relations, International Trademark Association (INTA)
- Kelly Anderson, Executive Director, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC)
- Debra Hughes, Asst. General Counsel, Brand and Policy, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association / International Trademark Association (INTA) Foundation
- Joana De Mattos Siqueira, Partner, Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello / International Trademark Association (INTA) Foundation (virtual)
Location: Paris/Berne Room |
| 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | Session 2.2 | Workshop: Lessons learned from private sector initiatives and PPP and how to improve them In this session, in-person and online attendees will join many private sector representatives in small group discussions about the impact of partnerships and explore how non-governmental organizations can support women innovators. - Facilitators in addition to USPTO staff:
- Joan Toth, Executive Director, ChIPs Network
- Ricardo Fischer, Treasurer, Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI)
- Kelly Anderson, Executive Director, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC)
- Debra Hughes, Asst. General Counsel, Brand and Policy, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association / International Trademark Association (INTA) Foundation
- Joana De Mattos Siqueira, Partner, Montaury Pimenta, Machado & Vieira de Mello / International Trademark Association (INTA) Foundation (virtual)
Location: Paris/Berne Room |
| 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Break and transition to the Clara Barton Auditorium |
| 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. | Session 2.3 | Panel: “Best practices in DEIA within the innovation economy” USPTO’s Deputy Director Brent will lead a discussion of DEIA initiatives in both the private and public sectors, such as those that create leadership pathways. - Moderator: Derrick Brent, Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Panelists:
- Joan Toth, Executive Director, ChIPs Network
- Vankita Brown, Sr., Advisor for Equity, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Suzanne Harrison, IP Gathering, Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair, US Intellectual Property Alliance (USIPA) (virtual)
- Zoe Dean-Smith, Sr. Vice President, Leadership and Impact, Vital Voice
- Ricardo Fischer, Treasurer, Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI)
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (South) |
| 11:45 - 1:30 p.m. | Session 2.4 | [NOT HYBRID] Photo session / Facilitated conversations and working lunch / Diversity showcase and fair Diversity showcase - USPTO Affinity Groups and Voluntary Employee Organizations (VEOs) share information about the various communities and missions. - Facilitator: Cassandra Downs, International Program Specialist, OIPC, USPTO
- 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Photo session
- 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Diversity showcase and fair / Facilitated conversations and working lunch
Location: Madison Building, Lower Atrium |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Summary of presentations on data | Collecting and sharing data to demonstrate the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) In this series of data presentations, leading economists, thought leaders, and subject matter experts will share information on the current state of diversity and inclusion in the IP ecosystem data and offer data-driven analysis that provides clarity on progress made and current challenges. - Moderator: Andrew Toole, Chief Economist, USPTO
- Series of 10-min. presentations from:
- Canadian IP Office (CIPO)
- Companies and IP Commission (CIPC) South Africa
- Japan Patent Office (JPO)
- Chile’s National Institute of Industrial Property (INAPI Chile)
- Global IP Alliance (GLIPA)
- European Patent Office (EPO)
- European Union IP Office (EUIPO)
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 1:30 - 1:40 p.m. | Session 2.5 | CIPO’s Research on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Hear the latest research from the Canadian IP Office on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for Women in Intellectual Property. - Speaker: Elias Collette, Director General
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| 1:40 - 1:50 p.m. | Session 2.6 | Using studies and data: CIPC South Africa - Collecting demographic data in patent applications Discover how CIPC South Africa leverages studies and data to gain valuable insights into the demographics of patent applicants, shedding light on diversity and inclusion trends in the field. - Speaker: Amanda Lotheringen, Senior Manager Copyright and Intellectual Property Enforcement (virtual)
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| 1:50 - 2:00 p.m. | Session 2.7 | Japan’s current situation on DEIA and JPO’s initiatives Hear the latest data from JPO on the gender gap in IP, corporate attitude shifts, and their efforts in youth education and support for startups. - Speaker: Mai Miyaoka, Deputy Director for Global Issues Cooperation, Team Leader of D&I
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| 2:00 - 2:10 p.m. | Session 2.8 | INAPI Chile’s studies on IP Data: A gender perspective Hear analysis of IP data with a focus on gender, revealing insights into the representation, challenges, and opportunities for women in intellectual property. - Speaker: Alvaro González López, Head of Business Intelligence
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| 2:10 - 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 - 2:40 p.m. | Session 2.9 | Retrospective study of women patenting in LATAM countries Learn about a study by think tank CAIINNO and GLIPA, revealing women's patenting numbers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil from 2017 to 2022. This research shapes public policies supporting women inventors. - Speaker: Esteban Santamaria, Executive Director at CAIINNO and GLIPA Board Member
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| 2:40 - 2:50 p.m. | Session 2.10 | Empowering women: Fueling inventive activities Chief Sustainability Officer at the European Patent Office (EPO), Roberta Romano-Götsch, explores the nexus of innovation and creativity as accelerants to achieving a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world. - Speaker: Roberta Romano-Götsch, Chief Sustainability Officer, EPO (virtual)
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| 2:50 - 3:00 p.m. | Session 2.11 | Women in design: A study from the European Union IP Office Learn about a recent study which explores gender disparities among designers by examining the role of women designers in the Registered Community Design filings at EUIPO. - Speaker: Carolina Arias Burgo, Economist and Research Expert, EUIPO (virtual)
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| 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. | Session 2.12 | Workshop: Discussion on collecting and sharing data to demonstrate the importance of DEIA Attendees will participate in small group discussions highlighting the importance of collecting and sharing DEIA data and best practices. - Facilitators:
- Adriana Fleitas, Director of General Consulting and Institutional Strategy, Paraguay’s National Directorate of Intellectual Property (DINAPI)
- USPTO staff
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 4:00 - 4:15 p.m. | Session 2.13 | Demo of WIPO's IP and gender initiatives database Explore WIPO's new database featuring global policies and initiatives supporting women in innovation, entrepreneurship, and IP. With 201 entries from around the world, attendees will learn how this resource can inspire tailored approaches in their own contexts. - Speaker: Aikaterini “Katerina” Kanellia, IP and Gender Fellow, World IP Organization (WIPO)
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 4:15 - 4:30 p.m. | Session 2.14 | KIPO initiatives and policies In this session, KIPO shares information about achievements and contributions of women in the world of inventions that inspire the next generation of creative minds. - Speaker: Sun Ah Choi, Deputy Director, Idea Innovation Division, KIP
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Session 2.15 | IPO presentation: U.S. Copyright Office The U.S. Copyright Office will provide an overview of their outreach programs targeting underserved communities. - Speaker: Maria Strong, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Policy and International Affairs
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Session 2.16 | Recap of AIPLA's 2024 DEIA colloquium The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) provides a brief overview of their recent DEIA Colloquium focused on “Incentivizing Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Creativity Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.” - Speakers:
- Meghan Donohoe, Chief Operating Officer, American IP Law Association (AIPLA)
- Ann Mueting, Ph.D., Patent Attorney, Mueting Raasch Group and Member, AIPLA (virtual)
Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. | Session 2.17 | Day Two wrap-up Attendees will discuss the theme of the day: best practices and resources to support diversity and inclusion in inventorship, partnerships, and data collection that informs policies focused on DEIA. Location: Clara Barton Auditorium (North) |
| 5:15 - 5:30 p.m. | Transition to the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Museum |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Session 2.18 | [NOT HYBRID] Reception in honor of International Women's Day Location: National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Museum |
