Women owned only 16.2% of patents filed in 2022- just a 2% increase from 2018.

Why does this matter?
➡️ It means that women aren’t receiving a fair share for their contributions to global innovation.
➡️ Unequal participation in innovation deprives societies of the contributions of women to the arts, industry and science. It’s untapped potential in the effort to respond to global challenges.

For World #IntellectualProperty Day, ICC Chair Maria Fernanda Garza Merodio explains why it's time for change.

*Source: #WIPO, latest data.

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