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THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
FOR WOMEN IN
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

WIPA (The Women's IP Alliance) is an international membership community bringing together women across intellectual property, innovation, technology, law, academia, research, and entrepreneurship. Developed by the team behind The Women's IP World Annual, WIPA provides year-round opportunities to connect, collaborate, develop professionally, and lead globally.

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Global Community

Exclusive Events

International Networking

Educational Webinars

Dr. Shweta Singh

Dr. Shweta Singh

Ennoble IP

Michele S. Katz

Michele S. Katz

Advitam IP LLC

Rafaella Oliveira

Rafaella Oliveira

Licks Advogados

Dhruva Dakhani

Dhruva Dakhani

Women’s IP Alliance

Appellate Judge (ret.) Liliane Roriz

Appellate Judge (ret.) Liliane Roriz

Licks Advogados

Roba Hamam

Roba Hamam

AÏP Genius

Leonne Theodore-John

Leonne Theodore-John

Nicholas John & Co

Nithya Somasundaram

Nithya Somasundaram

R.K. Dewan & Co

Juliana Neves

Juliana Neves

Licks Advogados

Claudia Kaya

Claudia Kaya

Dormann IP

Isabella Bonisolo

Isabella Bonisolo

Licks Advogados

Ximena Souza Ferreira

Ximena Souza Ferreira

Osterling Abogados

Carolina Caetano

Carolina Caetano

Licks Advogados

Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan

Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan

United Trademark & Patent Services

Anomi I. Wanigasekera

Anomi I. Wanigasekera

Julius & Creasy

Dr. Shweta Singh

Dr. Shweta Singh

Ennoble IP

Michele S. Katz

Michele S. Katz

Advitam IP LLC

Rafaella Oliveira

Rafaella Oliveira

Licks Advogados

Dhruva Dakhani

Dhruva Dakhani

Women’s IP Alliance

Appellate Judge (ret.) Liliane Roriz

Appellate Judge (ret.) Liliane Roriz

Licks Advogados

Roba Hamam

Roba Hamam

AÏP Genius

Leonne Theodore-John

Leonne Theodore-John

Nicholas John & Co

Nithya Somasundaram

Nithya Somasundaram

R.K. Dewan & Co

Juliana Neves

Juliana Neves

Licks Advogados

Claudia Kaya

Claudia Kaya

Dormann IP

Isabella Bonisolo

Isabella Bonisolo

Licks Advogados

Ximena Souza Ferreira

Ximena Souza Ferreira

Osterling Abogados

Carolina Caetano

Carolina Caetano

Licks Advogados

Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan

Maria Farrukh Irfan Khan

United Trademark & Patent Services

Anomi I. Wanigasekera

Anomi I. Wanigasekera

Julius & Creasy

Our Global Mission

More Than a Membership.
A Global Community Built for Women in Intellectual Property.

WIPA brings together women across intellectual property, technology, innovation, law, academia, and research to build meaningful international connections, develop leadership skills, and create opportunities that extend far beyond traditional networking.

45+

Active Jurisdictions Across 6 Continents

100%

Dedicated to IP Leaders & Innovation

Year-Round

Continuous Digital Community & CLE Events

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The Complete Global Ecosystem

Everything You Need to Scale Your Global IP Practice

From international referral networks and CLE virtual summits to proprietary AI intelligence and peer mentorship, WIPA provides the tools to lead the future of intellectual property.

Career & Leadership

Budding Minds Mentorship

Structured global mentorship pairings matching emerging IP trainees and junior attorneys with senior managing partners across 45+ jurisdictions.

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Professional Development

CLE Masterclasses & Virtual Summits

Accredited educational masterclasses, cross-border patent prosecution workshops, and international virtual panels with leading industry figures.

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Cross-Border Business

Global IP Directory & Referral Network

Verified international counsel directory enabling direct attorney-to-attorney peer messaging, referral generation, and cross-border collaboration.

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Talent & Opportunities

IP Career Board & Lateral Hiring

Exclusive job postings, partner lateral moves, patent agent opportunities, and university internships curated specifically for the intellectual property sector.

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Technology & AI

SallyIP 4.1 Pro™ AI Legal Intelligence

Specialized proprietary assistant for patent taxonomy synthesis, trademark likelihood-of-confusion briefing, and multi-jurisdictional compliance analysis.

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Publications & Thought Leadership

Women's IP World Annual Edition

Access complimentary digital editions and submit articles to the flagship annual publication read by over 50,000 IP professionals worldwide.

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Interactive Legal AI Engine

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30-Second Continuous IP News Feed

Live Global Intellectual Property Intelligence

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BREAKING IP WIRE: Sanyou’s Global Push, Panasonic Honors, and Chip Shield Upgrades!

Leading IP firm Sanyou accelerates European and Americas expansion as Panasonic receives dual patent litigation excellence honors amid cross-border semiconductor enforcement.

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AI & Patents 1 hour ago

USPTO Issues Comprehensive New Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventorship Declarations

Federal framework clarifies patent examiner benchmarks for human contributor thresholds in biotechnology and software patent claims.

Source: USPTO Federal Register

UPC Litigation 3 hours ago

Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal Clarifies Standard for Preliminary Injunctions

Landmark ruling establishes evidentiary burdens and proportional defense requirements for pan-European patent enforcement.

Source: Reuters Legal / UPC Court of Appeal

Life Sciences 5 hours ago

WIPO Global Innovation Index: Life Sciences Patent Filings Surge 18% Across Global South

Emerging pharmaceutical and green technology PCT applications reach historic highs across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Source: WIPO Intelligence

Year-Round Professional Advantages

Membership That Works Beyond Conferences

Membership provides continuous opportunities to learn, connect, collaborate, and grow through an extensive range of exclusive benefits designed specifically for women working across intellectual property.

Global Network

Join accomplished professionals spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Exclusive Networking Events

Attend member-only virtual and face-to-face networking events.

Educational Webinars

Learn directly from internationally recognised industry experts.

Mentorship Frameworks

Support your career through structured mentoring programmes.

Cross-border Collaboration

Develop trusted international relationships and referral opportunities.

Professional Visibility

Increase your profile through interviews, spotlights, publications, and podcasts.

Leadership Development

Build the confidence and skills to become tomorrow's industry leaders.

Speaking Opportunities

Receive introductions and recommendations for conferences and events.

Exclusive Resources

Access member-only reports, white papers, guides, and industry insights.

Conference Discounts

Benefit from preferential rates with selected global conferences.

Partner Offers

Enjoy exclusive member discounts from carefully selected organisations.

Awards & Recognition

Access future recognition programmes and leadership initiatives.

Founding Cohort Opportunity

Become a Founding Member

The launch of the Women's IP Alliance represents a unique opportunity to become part of something from the very beginning. As a Founding Member, you will not simply join a community—you will help shape it. You'll receive exclusive launch benefits, gain early access to the platform, and be recognised as one of the professionals who supported the creation of an international community dedicated to advancing women across intellectual property.

Exclusive Pricing

Exclusive introductory membership pricing
Membership renewal on the same rate

Priority Access

Priority access to the digital platform
Early invitations to platform demonstrations

Shape the Future

Opportunity to help shape future initiatives
Official Founding Member recognition

Exclusive Content

Early access to educational programmes
Exclusive launch announcements
Limited availability

Digital Platform Features

Your Community. Connected All Year Round.

Designed exclusively for Alliance members, our digital platform keeps you connected wherever you are in the world, making networking, collaboration, learning, and professional development accessible throughout the year.

Community Feed

Access the Community Feed and Discussion Forums.

Post about your latest achievements, share news, and stay updated on what members worldwide are up to.

Direct Messaging

Fully real-time Direct Messaging & Networking Groups.

Connect instantly with IP professionals worldwide. Build your inner circle and forge meaningful partnerships.

Direct Messaging

Global Directory

Professional Profiles and the Global Member Directory.

Search and discover experts by specialty, location, or industry. Your next big collaboration starts here.

Global Directory

Membership Hub + In-House Hub

Access the Membership Hub + In-House Hub and Business Opportunities.

Accelerate your career through guided pairings. Learn from industry veterans or share your own expertise.

Membership Hub + In-House Hub

Resource Library

Explore the Resource Library with Future AI-Powered Search.

Access exclusive templates, legal updates, and research papers powered by an intelligent search engine.

Resource Library

Job Board

Discover career opportunities and Member Notifications.

Find top-tier opportunities in patents, trademarks, and copyright, or recruit the brightest minds in IP.

Job Board

Events & Webinars

Access the Events Calendar and Webinar Centre.

RSVP to exclusive roundtables, masterclasses, and local chapter meetups directly from your dashboard.

Events & Webinars

Mobile Access

Stay connected wherever you are in the world.

Take the entire WIPA network with you. Seamlessly connect on iOS and Android devices.

Mobile Access

Build Your Profile

Create a standout profile to showcase your expertise.

Highlight your achievements, showcase your experience, and build your personal brand within the IP community.

Interactive Calendar

Learn. Connect. Collaborate.

Members benefit from a year-round calendar of events designed to encourage continuous learning and meaningful international networking.

Educational Webinars

Networking Meetups

Leadership Workshops

Panel Discussions

Industry Roundtables

Partner Events

Annual Conference

Awards & Gala Dinner

Global Alliance Leadership

Meet the Women Building the
Future of IP

Meet the distinguished global leaders, managing partners, appellate judges, and IP specialists steering the Women's IP Alliance forward.

Dr. Shweta Singh

Dr. Shweta Singh

Ennoble IP

Founder & CEO, Inaugural WIPA Chair

Michele S. Katz

Michele S. Katz

Advitam IP LLC

Founding Partner & WIPA Inaugural President

Rafaella Oliveira

Rafaella Oliveira

Licks Advogados

Head of Chemical & Life Sciences

Dhruva Dakhani

Dhruva Dakhani

Women’s IP Alliance

Director

Membership Plans & Access

Invest in Your IP Career

Join thousands of women intellectual property leaders worldwide with annual membership tiers designed for individual counsel, emerging trainees, and global law firms.

ASPIRING COUNSEL

Student / Early Career

For law students, patent trainees, and IP professionals with under 3 years experience.

£149/ per year

Access to Budding Minds Mentorship Programme
Full digital library access & CLE-eligible webinars
Community feed, forum participation & directory listing
Member-rate tickets for all global virtual summits

Join as Early Career

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IP PROFESSIONAL

Individual Professional

For practicing IP attorneys, patent agents, in-house counsel, and researchers.

£395/ per year

Everything in Early Career tier
Unlimited SallyIP 4.1 Pro™ AI query credits & case brief generation
Full verified listing in the Global IP Directory with bio & jurisdiction tags
Direct cross-border messaging & lead referral network
Complimentary digital edition of Women's IP World Annual

Upgrade to Professional

ENTERPRISE

Firm & Corporate Partner

For IP boutique law firms, corporate legal departments, and patent prosecution practices.

£1,450/ per year

Includes 5 Individual Professional full licenses
Featured Firm Profile in the Global Firm & Counsel Directory
Job board unlimited candidate postings & resume access
Co-hosting rights for 1 CLE educational masterclass per year
Exclusive logo placement across live news wire & publications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About WIPA

WIPA welcomes women practicing across all intellectual property domains globally—including patent attorneys, trademark attorneys, in-house counsel, IP litigation partners, law students, patent examiners, researchers, and innovation executives.

Founding Member Opportunity

Shape the Future of
Global Intellectual Property

Join a worldwide community of IP leaders, attorneys, examiners, and innovators. Secure your founding membership rate and unlock year-round access to the full ecosystem.

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