Host:
Michele Katz
Founder & CEO
Advitam IP, LLC – Chicago, USA
Guest:
Juli Gutierrez Zanelli
Executive Director
ASIPI
In the seventh episode of Season 4 of the Women’s IP World Podcast, Michele Katz speaks with Juli Gutierrez Zanelli, Executive Director of ASIPI (Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property). Juli shares the inspiring story of ASIPI’s evolution over the decades and its proactive efforts to foster diversity, gender inclusion, and sustainability across the intellectual property landscape, as outlined in her article in Women’s IP World Annual 2024.
During the conversation, Juli highlights how ASIPI has moved beyond traditional models, actively creating opportunities for women in leadership and championing diversity initiatives through dedicated committees, educational programmes, and policy reforms. She discusses the importance of balancing meritocracy with proactive inclusion efforts and how empowering women strengthens innovation, leadership, and the future of IP in the Americas and beyond.
Click here to read Juli’s full article.
Tune in now to discover how organisations like ASIPI are leading by example to create a more inclusive and dynamic IP community.
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This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about building a more diverse, equitable, and innovative future in intellectual property.
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