Newsletter: Honouring Women’s Achievements in IP Law

Hetanshi Gohil
Aug 1
4 min read

Updated: Sep 4

This newsletter highlights the major recognitions, awards, and honours received by women contributing to the IP field. It showcases their thought leadership, global influence, and firm-level achievements ranging from international rankings and prestigious accolades to strategic milestones. Through these stories, we aim to spotlight the continued impact of these exceptional women, amplify their voices, and celebrate their ongoing contributions to the evolving world of intellectual property.

Dr. Joshita Davar Khemani, Managing Partner at L.S. Davar & Co., was ranked under Women’s IP World 2025 and named among India’s Top IP Experts in the Asia IP Expert Rankings. With over 20 years of experience in trademark law and IP policy, her recognition highlights her lasting impact on legal reform, mentorship, and efforts to elevate India’s position in the global intellectual property landscape.

Ms. Adriana Barrera, Founder of BARLAW – Barrera & Asociados, was recognised in the Women’s IP World 2025 Ranking for her leadership in shaping IP law in Latin America. Her firm was also named “Peruvian Firm of the Year” at the 2025 Managing IP Awards in New York, its fifth win, honouring BARLAW’s continued innovation, impactful work, and Adriana’s enduring influence in the region’s intellectual property field.

Dr. Shweta Singh, Founder of Ennoble IP, was ranked under Women’s IP World 2025, received the Canadian Global Award, and was named among the Top 20 Women Leaders Globally. A respected IP attorney and entrepreneur, she is known for purpose-driven leadership. Her firm delivers affordable, high-quality IP services worldwide, reflecting its expanding influence on innovation, education, and access to intellectual property protection.

Vanessa Abdel-Razak, Founder of Abdel-Razak & Associates and lawyer at the Port-au-Prince Bar, was recently re-elected as Secretary General of the Franco-Haitian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. With over 15 years of experience, she remains committed to strengthening economic ties between France and Haiti. Despite current challenges, she continues to drive innovation and sustainable development for a more stable, prosperous future.

Ms. Sarah Anku, Global Managing Partner at SN Anku IP Firm, was recognised in the Women’s IP World 2025 Ranking. Her advocacy for inclusive innovation was recently reflected in the firm’s involvement at the 2025 National Girls’ Speech and Debate Championship, where they reinforced the message that creativity is valuable and worthy of protection, especially among emerging young voices.

Ms. Anomi Wanigasekera, Partner and Head of IP at Julius & Creasy, was ranked under Women’s IP World 2025. Her leadership was recently demonstrated as the firm co-hosted INTA’s first pre-annual meeting reception in Colombo, Sri Lanka, highlighting South Asia’s growing role in global IP. She emphasised that trademark registration is a vital first step in protecting brand owners and consumers in today’s dynamic IP environment.

Join Us at Upcoming Global IP Events Where We’ll Be Exhibiting (September–November 2025)

The final quarter of 2025 will host three major international conferences shaping the future of intellectual property, where our team will proudly be exhibiting and engaging with the global IP community. From 13–16 September, the AIPPI World Congress will take place in Yokohama, Japan, and we’ll be exhibiting at Booth 26. The event brings together over 2,000 IP professionals to explore critical topics such as AI and copyright, FRAND, UPC case law, and the role of IP in gaming and the metaverse. Just days later, from 16 - 19 September, the MARQUES Annual Conference in The Hague, Netherlands, will focus on brand protection, design rights, cross-border enforcement, and sustainability in IP law. Rounding off the season, IP Service World will return to Munich, Germany, with our team exhibiting at T1 - 69 from 25–26 November, offering Europe’s leading B2B platform for IP management featuring expert-led sessions, vendor showcases, and the latest in patent data, software, and portfolio strategy. We look forward to connecting with the global IP community at these key events.

Meet Michele S. Katz: From Podcast Host to Radio Pundit

A special thank you to our wonderful friend and podcast host, Michele S. Katz, Co-Founding Partner at Advitam IP, for hosting the Women’s IP World podcast over the past few years. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you, and we truly appreciate your dedication and hard work. Together, we’ve connected with thousands of professionals worldwide, and we’re excited to share that Michele will return as host for Season 5 of the podcast.

Michele was recently featured on WGN Radio with host Karen Conti, where she discussed copyright infringement in the digital age and what to do if you’ve unknowingly posted copyrighted content. Michele also explained the differences between copyrights, patents, and trademarks, further highlighting her commitment to public education and responsible IP awareness.

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Conclusion: As we conclude this newsletter, we extend our congratulations to all the exceptional women featured for their remarkable contributions to the world of intellectual property. Their achievements not only reflect individual excellence but also the growing global recognition of women’s leadership in innovation, law, and IP strategy.

We look forward to continuing our mission to spotlight and celebrate women in the IP world, those who are shaping the future, breaking new ground, and inspiring others across the industry.

Join the Women’s IP World Annual 2026

As we look ahead to the Women’s IP World Annual 2026, we invite you to be part of a global community committed to supporting, elevating, and connecting women professionals across the IP landscape.

Whether you’re interested in contributing to the publication or nominating a colleague whose story deserves to be shared, we welcome your involvement.

Together, we can continue to spotlight the many ways women are driving progress and shaping the future of intellectual property worldwide.