Cultivating Future Leaders: LexOrbis Hosts 17th AIPLA Women In IP Global Networking Event In India

LexOrbis recently organised the 17th session of the American Intellectual Property Law (AIPLA) Women in IP Global Networking Event 2024 in India. The event was held across five vibrant cities, including New Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Hyderabad, and was an echoing success. This year's theme was "Cultivating Leaders", and the series of events in different cities witnessed esteemed panellists and registered attendees from various backgrounds and industries coming together to share their valuable opinions, thoughts, and suggestions on leadership and mentorship. Over 370 people attended the events, including lawyers, entrepreneurs, academics, and corporate professionals, making it a truly diverse and inclusive event. The event was a great opportunity to network and learn from each other's experiences and challenges in the fast-evolving world of intellectual property law. The experts on the panels had thorough discussions about the meaning of cultivating leaders, and it's the current professional hemisphere. They also talked about the significance of social and environmental factors in building more leaders, the role of policymakers in ensuring equal benefits for all members of society, the biggest obstacles faced by women professionals and ways to overcome them, as well as how to measure success beyond economic indicators. Additionally, the panellists explored the role of women in supporting each other, how to increase their participation in leadership roles, how organisations can contribute to cultivating women leaders, and the incentives needed to encourage them. Event Highlights New Delhi | April 18, 2024 | India Habitat Centre The New Delhi chapter on April 18, 2024, started off with a welcome note and theme address delivered by Ms. Manisha Singh, Managing Partner at LexOrbis, featuring eminent guest speakers, including Dr Malathi Lakshmikumaran, Executive Director and Practice Head at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan; Ms. Bithika Anand, Founder and CEO of Legal League Consulting; Prof. (Dr. ) Alka Chawla, Professor-In-Charge at CLC; Ms. Shilpi Jha, Senior Commercial Specialist & IP Policy Advisor-South Asia at USPTO; and Ms. Himanshi Kharb, Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs at Indian Patent Office. The session was moderated by Ms. Gauri Kumar, IP Law & Policy Expert. During the engaging and thought-provoking discussions, each participant shared their unique personal journey, detailing the obstacles they had faced and triumphed over. They also offered insightful perspectives on how the intellectual property ecosystem is evolving for women, both in India and around the world. The group also discussed the exciting and diverse opportunities that women are now fortunate to have, as well as the critical role that mentorship and networking play in cultivating future women leaders. Pune | April 19, 2024 | JW Marriott Hotel The Pune chapter of the event on April 19, 2024, had the stage set off with a welcome note and theme address delivered by Ms. Manisha Singh, Managing Partner at LexOrbis. The event was graced with the presence of esteemed guest speakers such as Dr. Nitin Shukla, Principal Scientist & Head IPR Group at National Chemical Laboratory; Dr. Niti Dewan, Patent & Trademark Attorney, Head of Patents & Business Development at R K Dewan & Co.; Ms. Smita Raktawan, Lead-Prosecution, IP & Engineering, FRS Services at Tata Consultancy Services; and Ms. Ahna Agrawal, Officer-Intellectual Property Rights at Uno Minda Limited. The thought-provoking session was moderated by Ms. Harshada Wadkar, Senior Manager - BD & Tech Transfer (Emerging Tech) at IKP Knowledge Park. During the panel discussion, each of the panellists shared their unique leadership journeys and the challenges they encountered along the way. They provided detailed insights on how to navigate barriers and biases, including strategies to overcome them and ways to advocate for oneself. The discussion also delved into the importance of building a supportive ecosystem, both at work and in personal life, to achieve personal and professional growth. The panellists emphasised the value of having mentors and sponsors who can guide and support one's career advancement. In addition, the emerging trends and opportunities in intellectual property (IP) were discussed, including the latest developments and challenges in the field. The panellists also highlighted the importance of networking and how it can help individuals make meaningful connections, learn about new opportunities, and advance in their careers. Overall, the panel discussion was insightful and informative, providing attendees with a wealth of knowledge and guidance on how to succeed in their careers. Ahmedabad | April 22, 2024 | Hyatt Regency On April 22, 2024, LexOrbis hosted the third chapter of the event in Ahmedabad, which...

Cultivating Future Leaders: LexOrbis Hosts 17th AIPLA Women In IP Global Networking Event In India

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