Women’s IP World Publishes the Top 100 Influential Women Leaders in IP Law 2026 Rankings

Women’s IP World has officially published the results of the Top 100 Influential Women Leaders in IP Law: Champions of Leadership, Innovation, and Global Influence 2026, with the rankings now live. Building on the momentum of its inaugural ranking, the 2026 Rankings highlight exceptional women whose leadership, expertise, and influence are actively shaping the global intellectual property landscape. This year’s honourees reflect a diverse and international community of professionals driving meaningful impact across jurisdictions, sectors, and emerging areas of IP law and innovation.

A Global Celebration of Leadership and Impact

The 2026 Rankings reflect the evolving nature of intellectual property practice, recognising women who aThe 2026 Rankings capture the evolving nature of intellectual property practice, recognising women who are not only responding to change but leading it. The list spans a broad range of disciplines, including strategic IP portfolio management, commercialisation, policy development, enforcement, and innovation-driven patent practice, underscoring the global scope and depth of modern IP leadership.

Participants were recognised through a nomination and self-nomination process, with each submission offering detailed insight into professional achievements, leadership roles, and contributions to the advancement of intellectual property systems worldwide. All entries were carefully reviewed to ensure a balanced and considered assessment of experience, influence, and impact.

Recognising Excellence Across the IP Spectrum

The 2026 Rankings honour outstanding women across key areas of intellectual property, including:

• Excellence in IP strategy & Portfolio Management

• Leadership in IP Commercialisation and Licensing

• Excellence in Trademark and Brand Protection

• Leadership in IP Policy Development and Reform

• Innovation Leadership in Patent Law and Prosecution

• IP Enforcement and Anti-Counterfeiting Leadership

• Excellence in IP Management for Emerging Markets

• Thought Leadership in IP Law and Practice

• Leadership in Women’s Advancement in IP

• Pioneering IP Work in Sector-Specific Technology and Innovation

Together, these categories reflect the breadth, depth, and evolving complexity of modern IP practice.

Commitment to Integrity and Review Process

All rankings and category placements are based exclusively on information provided in the nomination submissions. Each entry underwent a structured and rigorous review process conducted by the Women’s IP World research team, combining professional assessment with advanced filtering methodologies to ensure consistency, objectivity, and accuracy. Final placements reflect overall impact and influence and may extend beyond a nominee’s primary area of practice.

A Core Feature of The Women’s IP World Annual 2026

The Top 100 Influential Women Leaders in IP Law 2026 is a core feature of The Women’s IP World Annual 2026, recognising women who are redefining leadership and shaping the future of intellectual property on a global scale.

The full list of ranked leaders is now available to view online.

View Ranking Results: https://www.womensipworld.com/wipwrankingresults2026