Steering Intellectual property into the future
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer, AIPPI’s new president, on the critical role of IP in a rapidly changing world and her vision for a collaborative, forward-thinking organization
by claudia la via
Collaboration, innovation, and legal stability are central to navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s rapidly evolving global IP landscape. This vision drives the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and its new president, Lorenza Ferrari Hofer.
AIPPI is recognized as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on advancing and harmonizing intellectual property (IP) laws globally. It recently welcomed Lorenza Ferrari Hofer, a distinguished partner at Schellenberg Wittmer, as its new president. Elected at the AIPPI World Congress in Hangzhou, China, Ferrari Hofer brings a wealth of experience and of IP knowledge and strategic vision to her two-year term. Under her leadership, AIPPI aims to build on its strong foundation while tackling the field’s pressing challenges. In this exclusive interview with MAG, Ferrari Hofer shares her goals, anticipates the hurdles ahead, and reflects on the importance of collaborations in IP law.
When it comes to regulation in IP, it is essential to have a broader, global perspective. What can AIPPI do in this regard?
Regular engagement with legislative authorities has become essential to identify legal and regulatory needs and offer potential solutions. The academic legal work of AIPPI in law harmonization plays a central role, and this must be highlighted. Additionally, we increasingly collaborate with other international organizations to deepen the legal dialogue around intellectual property rights.
What challenges do you anticipate facing, and how do you plan to address them as AIPPI’s new president?
The current geopolitical situation poses significant challenges, with political priorities sometimes overshadowing legal stability and harmonization. It’s crucial to maintain open discussions on the importance of intellectual property protection for economic growth and social equity, despite these hurdles.
