tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post1254497146674879835..comments2024-03-28T16:45:51.051+00:00Comments on The IPKat: LGBT or ally in Intellectual Property? Then this is for you...Verónica Rodríguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-58742876576876383972016-06-22T15:23:42.171+01:002016-06-22T15:23:42.171+01:00Hello!
Anyone is welcome to join IP Out. Since t...Hello!<br /><br />Anyone is welcome to join IP Out. Since those involved in running it are based in the UK (the same is also true for IP Inclusive) it is likely to have a UK focus, initially at least. But, who knows where it could lead, and we of course would be very pleased for input from our overseas colleagues so we can assess the demand for a more international agenda.<br /><br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at IPOutNetwork@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />TomTomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-68510981852284339662016-06-22T12:48:28.777+01:002016-06-22T12:48:28.777+01:00Thank you last two Anons for your kind comments. ...Thank you last two Anons for your kind comments. In response to the last point, I don’t speak for IP Out or IP Exclusive - I am just a humble participant. But my understanding is that they are primarily focused on improving diversity and inclusivity within the UK IP professions. However, I am sure they would welcome interest and involvement from IP professionals in other countries.Darren Smythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252776942038752516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-8732647958553653502016-06-21T21:09:00.374+01:002016-06-21T21:09:00.374+01:00^What the Anonymous commenter above said. Is this ...^What the Anonymous commenter above said. Is this for people in the UK only?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-76984729055927495552016-06-21T10:58:59.809+01:002016-06-21T10:58:59.809+01:00As a gay woman in IP, who still struggles with the...As a gay woman in IP, who still struggles with the concept of how "out" to be in my professional life, I am eternally grateful to the organisers of these initiatives and to the IPKat for publicising them. Thank you- it means a lot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-90717367346143996272016-06-19T12:25:23.308+01:002016-06-19T12:25:23.308+01:00Thank you, Jeremy. Your supportive comments on th...Thank you, Jeremy. Your supportive comments on this, the blog which you founded and has been so influential in the IP world, mean a great deal. I really hope that IP Inclusive and IP Out can contribute to the vision that you describe. I certainly intend to do my part.Darren Smythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252776942038752516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-45938550515355062432016-06-19T10:57:03.216+01:002016-06-19T10:57:03.216+01:00The IP community is a precious space in which we s...The IP community is a precious space in which we should all seek to respect, help and share our areas of mutual interest and expertise with one another, irrespective of nationality, religion, gender or sexual preferences. If we can promote respect and cooperation within at least our own little community, maybe -- just maybe -- something will rub off on the rest of world. <br /><br />Darren, your words are thoughtful and moving.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123244020588707776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-3873408564884314512016-06-17T21:24:45.128+01:002016-06-17T21:24:45.128+01:00Thanks, Nathan!Thanks, Nathan!Darren Smythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252776942038752516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-41505236884263870682016-06-17T20:57:45.812+01:002016-06-17T20:57:45.812+01:00I am a straight man. My respect for the IPKat blog...I am a straight man. My respect for the IPKat blog just went up a huge notch. You rock, Darren.Nathannoreply@blogger.com