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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The purpose of the EDI Committee is to: support and help to implement CIPA’s commitment to EDI. The EDI Committee will uphold the values of CIPA’s commitment to EDI, that commitment being:

1. Champion CIPA’s commitment to EDI;
2. Uphold CIPA’s commitment to the values of EDI; and
3. Act as a forum for discussion and the sharing of knowledge about EDI.

Responsibilities/Remit:

• To advise Council on, and to carry out Council’s instructions on, all matters relating to the EDI;
• Review, formulate and recommend policies and procedures relating to EDI within CIPA for approval by Council;
• Challenge CIPA and its members in terms of practice, approach and development of EDI, particularly where progress is limited;
• Liaise with external bodies (e.g. IP Inclusive, CITMA, EPO, UKIPO, etc.) and other CIPA committees to improve awareness of EDI in the IP field;
• Advise Council on decisions that relate to EDI within CIPA’s internal policies, where appropriate;
• Establish working groups within the Committee to undertake projects that relate to EDI within CIPA and the profession; and
• Communicate with members on matters relating to EDI within CIPA and the profession.

Staff contact: Charlotte Martin

List of members

• Greg Iceton (Chair)
• Alexandra Wood (Vice Chair)
• Julie Barrette
• Teresa Edwards
• Kei Enomoto
• Hannah Harding
• Molly Harte
• Alessio Incitti
• Marie Jansson Heeks
• Catherine Keetch
• Saiful Khan
• Maureen Kinsler
• Philip Lenden
• Alan MacDougall
• Gemma Martynwood
• Helen Mason
• Vicky Maynard
• Josh McLennon
• Julie Millburn
• Aniruddha Mukherjee
• Amy Nick
• Caroline Priddle
• Sanaul Kabir Siddiquee
• Cheryl Small

EDI Committee’s statement:

“Everybody belongs here. We exist in a global, multicultural world and we want CIPA to reflect that. We want all our people – our members, our volunteers and our staff – to grow and thrive through their relationship with CIPA. Our focus on equality, diversity and inclusion will attract talented people and will keep our people engaged and supportive of our work as a professional membership association. We will treat people fairly and equitably. We will ensure equality of opportunity for all our people. Above all, we will create an environment where all our people, regardless of background or personal circumstance,  feel valued.”