Weekend Essay: Is Diversity and Inclusion a fad or the future?

Diversity in an IP World

There is a perception that some UK private practice IP firms have a diversity imbalance. They have an overreliance on just a few specific universities; a nod and wink, ‘Welcome to the club old boy’ door policy; that there is distinct advantage to a specific demographic. Whilst we at Fellows and Associates would certainly argue that for candidates entering the profession today, the stereotype no longer mirrors reality, imbalances do persist. Dive…

Weekend Essay: Is Diversity and Inclusion a fad or the future?

You might think the headline’s a bit clickbaity, but honestly, I’ve been pondering this question for a good few months now. I was catching up with some friends recently, and when the topic of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) came up, they both had a similar viewpoint: companies should simply hire the best person for the job, end of discussion. It shouldn’t matter if they’re male, female, Black, white, or anything else – just the most qualified indi…