INTA Releases 2026 Best Practices Toolkit Update

According to recent research highlighted by WLI Executive Champion Ayala Deutsch, the 2026 update will provide a direct comparison between the original 2020 data and new survey responses from 2025 and 2026, reflecting a shift in focus from mere policy awareness to the enforcement and accountability of flexible work arrangements.

The report pointed to a significant increase in workplace flexibility, largely as a result of lasting post-pandemic changes, but also cautioned that consistency in how companies support and implement these initiatives, especially through effective leadership communication, remains a concern.

According to the International Trademark Association, INTA's Annual Meeting in London featured a well-attended daily keynote session titled "Women Architects of Innovation: AI, Patents, and What’s Next," which focused on connecting corporate executive leadership with emerging legal technology.

Reference: (2026). The Women’s LeadershIP Initiative Report and Best Practices Toolkit 2026 Update. International Trademark Association. https://www.inta.org/perspectives/inta-research/the-womens-leadership-initiative-report-and-best-practices-toolkit-2026-update/