PatentsEurope
Edyta Demby-Siwek, the first woman appointed deputy executive director in the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s 30-year history, is driving efforts to enhance Europe’s IP system. Recognized as a WIPR 2026 Influential Woman in IP, she champions inclusive innovation, highlighting that fostering diverse talen…
Monday, July 20, 2026
CounterfeitingGlobal
Dr Robi M King’a, Executive Director of Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority, was unanimously elected Vice-Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Advisory Committee on Enforcement during its 18th Session in Geneva. His election highlights Kenya’s expanding leadership in international intellectual proper…
Thursday, June 4, 2026
LicensingGlobal
Wesley D. Blakeslee, who has served as executive director of the Johns Hopkins University Technology Transfer Office since 2006, will retire at the end of July 2014. During his leadership, the office expanded significantly, achieving record invention disclosures, licensing agreements, revenue, and start-ups. Jill Uhl…
Tuesday, July 22, 2014