Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the IP Profession

19 Jan 2027
Tech & Innovation Patent Litigation Europe

This interactive panel brings together in-house counsel, private practice lawyers, judges, solution providers and other industry stakeholders for a peer-led discussion on leadership and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the IP profession. Through candid discussion and intimate exchange of perspectives, participants will explore practical strategies for building influence, navigating career progression and expanding access to senior leadership roles within technology organisations. 

 

- Explore practical strategies for building influence and visibility within the IP profession. 

- Discuss how to navigate career progression and reach senior leadership roles in technology organisations. 

- Examine what teams and employers can do to widen access and support underrepresented talent in IP and share candid insights into effective DEI strategies. 

Speakers
Linnea Harnesk
Linnea Harnesk, Head of IP Legal - Autoliv
Nobuo Tanaka
Nobuo Tanaka, Deputy Head of IP - Yokogawa Electric Corporation