Globes: Throughout history, women have played a significant role in inventions that have changed our lives – from the X-ray machine to the dishwasher, but on many occasions they have had to fight for their ability to do so, and for recognition of their contribution. Despite progress made in recent years, the World Intellectual Property Organization data shows that there is still a long road ahead, and, according to forecasts, only in 2044 there will be gender equality in inventors in patent applications.
February 25, 2021
Globes: Throughout history, women have played a significant role in inventions that have changed our lives – from the X-ray machine to the dishwasher, but on many occasions they have had to fight for their ability to do so, and for recognition of their contribution. Despite progress made in recent years, the World Intellectual Property Organization data shows that there is still a long road ahead, and, according to forecasts, only in 2044 there will be gender equality in inventors in patent applications.
