Equity in Innovation: Overcoming Barriers to Women Engaging in Innovation and the Patent System (2020)
Join Technology Development and Arrows to explore the barriers women face in innovation and the patent system. The event will feature a keynote from Laura Peter, Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), followed by a panel discussion with Deputy Director Peter, Biomedical Engineering Professor Joyce Wong, and patent attorney Susanna Benn. The keynote and panel will explore questions to include:
- How can we mitigate the “leaky pipeline” to inventorship?
- Are there university programs that have proven effective in advancing the role of women in IP and/or improving gender parity in the patent process?
- How can women inventors optimize their outcomes when they file an application with the USPTO?
- Is there bias in review? How can we recognize that bias and effectively address it?
- What resources and tools are available to female innovators who wish to engage with the USPTO?
Resources:
- BU Technology Development’s Toolkit for Women Innovators.
- One-on-one consultation: Technology Development, ARROWS, and other BU organizations are available for customized support. Reach out to us at any time.