The AIPLA Women in IP Law Global Networking Event 2026 was held at Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Lexorbis and FICCI FLO Hyderabad (national supporting partner). Six senior women professionals in intellectual property from the Pharma, Agri-Science, and Legal Sectors participated as Panellists.
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) spotlighted women’s contributions to IP law through a global networking event, creating a platform for peer connection, mentorship, and visibility of women professionals. The event combined a curated panel discussion with open Q&A and networking, spotlighting the substantive and strategic roles women are now occupying in IP-driven industries.
Key Takeaways
– Women are holding substantive IP roles across industries
– From pharma to agri-science to tech, the panelist profiles show women are no longer on the periphery of IP but are driving it from within organizations.
– Lived experience is becoming a credible leadership currency
– The session’s focus on authentic journeys signals a broader shift in how the IP profession values and measures leadership, moving away from traditional markers toward real-world impact.
– Structured peer networks accelerate advocacy
– The event design itself, mixing panel dialogue with open Q&A and networking, reflects a growing recognition that informal connections among women in IP are a strategic, not just social, asset.
Impact
Around 45 women professionals attended this global networking event by AIPLA. It reinforced peer networks as advocacy tools and celebrated authentic, lived-experience-based leadership in the IP profession.