ChIPs Women Supporting Women Action Guide
Despite progress, women continue to represent a small fraction of those pursuing
careers in technology and intellectual property law and policy. While gains
by women have been made in participation, pay and promotions that unlock
potential, advance careers and unleash innovation, few are found in top roles and
barriers to parity persist.
In our current environment, it will take more than good intentions to drive diversity,
equity and inclusion in tech and IP. It will take action.
The good news is positive change isn’t reliant only on big bold moves. Incremental actions
can, and usually do, power lasting, widespread change.
What can women do to cultivate workplaces and an industry where they’re respected,
rewarded and retained? Where gender and other forms of diversity support merit-based
workplaces and positive business results? What can you do to drive transformation in
your organization and your teams? Plenty. This Action Guide offers real-world tactics for
advancing gender parity.
Thank you to our interviewees and all who generously shared their expertise for this
report—your contributions are deeply appreciated.