Gender Gap in Patents: The Case of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil

Vitória Maria Serafim (), Fernanda Maciel Reichert () and Sara Falcão Casaca ()
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Vitória Maria Serafim: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Fernanda Maciel Reichert: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Sara Falcão Casaca: Universidade de Lisboa

A chapter in Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future, 2024, pp 209-216 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the participation of women scientists in patents granted to the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) to uncover gender disparities in innovation. Using a descriptive methodology and analysing 217 patents granted until July 2023, the results reveal a gender disparity, with women representing only 37.39% of patent contributors. Particularly in all-female teams, women's involvement is scarce at 7.16%, highlighting lasting challenges. The study emphasises the prevalence of men in teams, defending gender-inclusive measures in research and innovation. The findings hold significance for institutions seeking to enhance gender balance in innovation, offering a nuanced perspective on challenges and opportunities specific to academic patenting.

Keywords: Women; Innovation; Patent; Gender balance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72486-2_22

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