Ann Chaplin, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Qualcomm joined us to discuss how strong patent protection fosters innovation globally, stressing the need for balanced regulation and increased diversity in inventors.

Highlights from our chat included:

- An overview of the lack of diversity in US patents and Qualcomm’s initiatives for inclusivity
- The crucial role that strong IP rights plays in global innovation and investment
- A discussion on the effectiveness of proposed laws and market-driven licensing.
- An introduction to Qualcomm’s latest technological developments in automotive, connectivity, Internet of Things (IoT) and multimedia.