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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.

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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.

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Tourism Inclusion for All - Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Uganda

Through her practical skills training programs, Ugandan social entrepreneur, Charlotte Kazoora, is creating new livelihood opportunities for communities across Uganda, enabling them to tap into the lucrative tourism market.

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LexisNexis SDG Patent Mapping of Sustainable Innovations

LexisNexis leads the way in enabling decision-makers to leverage patent analytics to accelerate sustainable innovation.

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