Intellectual property plays a crucial role in protecting creativity, innovation, and commercial value in an increasingly globalized economy. In this interview, Carmela Rotundo shares her professional journey into intellectual property, reflecting on how a chance opportunity developed into a long-standing career as a trademark and design attorney. She discusses the nature of her day-to-day work, [...]

Leadership quality becomes a significant factor in long-term organizational performance as environments grow increasingly complex and uncertain. This is particularly crucial in sectors that rely on knowledge and innovation, where outcomes depend heavily on strategic judgement rather than standardized processes. As growing research clearly suggests, organizations with gender-diverse leadership outperform more homogeneous structures. This is [...]

Innovation thrives on diversity, yet women have historically been underrepresented in patent activity worldwide. The concept of women filing patents highlights both the progress made and the challenges that remain in achieving gender balance in innovation. Recent data from the European Patent Office (EPO) shows encouraging developments across Europe, while the stories of pioneering women [...]