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How Al Sadu Society is weaving IP into the promotion of traditional textiles in Kuwait

This non-profit is using IP to preserve and promote traditional Al Sadu weaving in Kuwait and beyond and is breathing new life into an ancient Arabian craft.

How Medtech is Bringing Affordable Cancer Care to Rural Communities in Cameroon

Too few women are screened for cancer in rural communities and medtech can bridge these gaps. Read how GIC Space provides breast and cervical cancer screenings to thousands of women via their flagship project.

Harnessing the value of creativity in the Caribbean with IP

Jihan Williams is the Registrar of the St. Kitts and Nevis IP office and reveals how she raises IP awareness among creatives in the Caribbean. She also showcases her passion for the arts and advocacy as an author unafraid of trying personal subjects.

Closing the Gender Gap in Patents Across Latin America

The Global Intellectual Property Alliance is tackling the prevalent gender gap within the IP sector. Women inventors still account for less than a quarter of patent applications. So, in a busy first year, GLIPA teamed up with the Mexican think tank CAIINNO to better understand the gender IP gap in Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

Tourism Inclusion for All - Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Uganda

TIFA is a social enterprise that supports the livelihood of local communities in Uganda. Discover how they help promote traditional knowledge.

The Inventor’s Patent Academy: moving the dial on diversity

In 2022, Invent Together and Qualcomm joined ranks to launch The Inventor’s Patent Academy, a free online learning platform to help inventors from underrepresented groups better navigate their patenting journey.

Peruvian Filmmaker Rossana Díaz Costa on her Passion for Cinema and an Hispanic Classic

A self-confessed “movie maniac,” Peruvian author and filmmaker Rosanna Díaz Costa talks about her passion for literature and film and what it took to bring the movie adaptation of the Peruvian classic, A World for Julius, to the big screen.

The Intersection of Intellectual Property, Branding and Diversity in Modern Advertising

As the value of intangible assets rises, brands can inspire meaningful connections with a broader range of consumers and boost business growth by introducing diversity, inclusion and equity into their advertising campaigns.

SkinGourmet: Ghana’s Edible Skincare Revolution

In 2014, Ghanaian entrepreneur Violet Amoabeng began her all-natural skincare line, Skin Gourmet, which uses locally sourced ingredients that are so pure they’re edible. Amoabeng discusses the role IP plays in her business and outlines her impact-driven entrepreneurial vision.

Designing with Life: Biofabricate's Suzanne Lee Envisions a “New Material World”

"We need a material revolution, and we need it now,” says Suzanne Lee, CEO and Founder of Biofabricate, a “sustainable biomaterial innovation” boutique that is educating companies on how to use micro-organisms to create a “new material world.”

Strategies To Improve Gender Equity in IP Development and Commercialization

New research from WIPO reveals that the gender gap in patenting is closing. However, progress hinges on scaling promising government policies and programs and concrete action to improve IP diversity within organizations.

Eco Wave Power: Changing the World One Wave at a Time

Inna Braverman, co-founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power talks about her commitment to changing the world one wave at a time, through the development and use of Eco Wave Power’s pioneering and commercially viable wave energy technology.

Global IP Alliance: Building Bridges To Improve Lives With IP

Established in 2022, the Global Intellectual Property Alliance (GLIPA) is committed to strengthening the use of IP to foster creativity and advance innovation and entrepreneurship. GLIPA’s Executive Director, Maria Fernanda Hurtado, explains how.

Closing the IP and Innovation Gender Gap in Canada

In highlighting some of Canada’s trailblazing women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs David Durand, current President of FORPIQ (Forum International de la Propriété Intellectuelle - Québec) in Montréal, Canada, discusses the importance of raising IP awareness among women scientists and the challenges they face.

Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe on a Mission to Inspire Others to Reach for the Stars

Aisha Bowe is a rocket scientist and successful entrepreneur. She is also a passionate advocate for women and girls in STEM. She is soon to make space history aboard the next Blue Origin flight and is committed to inspiring others to reach for the stars.

Intellectual Property Hub Zambia: How it All Began

Precious Gozwa how she came to set up IP Hub Zambia in 2017 and how she is working to unleash the huge untapped innovative and creative potential of women and girls to support business growth and economic development in Zambia.

Korea Women Inventors Association: Promoting the Business of Women’s Innovation

Since 1993, the Korean Women Inventors Association (KWIA), the world’s first association for women inventors, has been promoting the contributions that women inventors make to society, offering new generations an opportunity to generate income through their inventions with effective use of IP.

Jobbatical: Boosting Innovation Through Hassle-free Talent Relocation