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Innovation insights is now part of the Sidley Geneva office.

The excellence in government affairs, strategic communications, and thought leadership that you have found since 2010 at Innovation Insights continues within SIDLEY.

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Thought Leadership  •  Government Affairs  •  Strategic Communications 

Thought Leadership 

Government Affairs 

Strategic Communications 

Anticipate, Inform, Shape.

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We deliver analysis and strategic advice together with research, reports, and other communications that can be used to inform policymaking. Our practice focuses on trade, innovation and intellectual property, healthcare, and economic development. We deliver work with agility and efficiency.

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We create unique partnerships to achieve goals. We also offer complementary services such as advocacy campaigns, media and communications, and graphic design to support our policy advisory services.

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We are committed to integrity, intellectual honesty, creativity, and nuance in all our work. We consistently integrate a gender lens and inclusivity into our projects.

Our Global Team

Jennifer Brant

Jennifer Brant

Switzerland

Jennifer Brant, the CEO and Founder of Innovation Insights S.a.r.l., has more than 25 years of experience in global policy research and advocacy. In addition to research, her recent publications include: “Making Biologics”, “Unprecedented”, “Policy Approaches to Close the IP Gender Gap”, and she is a contributor to the World Economic Forum blogs on WTO tariff discussions as well as to reports by the World Intellectual Property Organization and the International Chamber of Commerce. ​ She has spearheaded numerous policy campaigns, notably in the areas of trade and intellectual property. Jennifer is skilled at making connections across issue areas, in part thanks to her training in international law, economics, and development at UCLA, Johns Hopkins SAIS, and the Graduate Institute. She is an International Gender Champion and mentor to junior public affairs professionals. A Swiss and US citizen, Jennifer lives with her daughters in Vaud, Switzerland.
Mark Schultz

Mark Schultz

United States

Professor Mark F. Schultz is the Goodyear Endowed Chair in Intellectual Property Law and Director of the IP & Technology Law Program at the University of Akron School of Law. Prior to coming to Akron, he was a co-founder and leader of the Center for Protection of Intellectual Property (CPIP) at George Mason University in Washington, D.C., where he remains a non-resident Senior Scholar. Mark has testified before the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on IP issues and has been called upon for his expertise on international IP issues by the USPTO, WIPO, the OECD, the U.S. Trade Representative, the Government of India, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, well as numerous academic institutions, think tanks, and industry groups.
Gretchen Reeves

Gretchen Reeves

Austria

Gretchen Reeves is an international operations and finance professional with a drive for perfection and a flair for design. She applies her wealth of experience across industries to manage Innovation Insights’ many collaborations. Gretchen ensures the team delivers impeccable final projects that exceed client expectations and effectively inform policymakers as well as the broader public.
Phil Wadsworth

Phil Wadsworth

United States

Phil has over 40 years of experience as an IP attorney in all fields of Intellectual Property. He has represented clients in both private and corporate practice, including VP and Chief Patent Counsel and VP and Legal Counsel for Global IP Policy at Qualcomm, executive level IP Attorney positions at IBM and staff IP attorney positions at Motorola. Phil was Chair of the IP Committee for the US Semiconductor Industry Association for many years, and he has served on various IP related committees for the American Intellectual Property Association and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.
Sabrina Leung

Sabrina Leung

Italy

Sabrina is pursuing her MA in International Relations at Johns Hopkins SAIS, with a focus on technology and AI policy. Previously she worked in media and advertising, including marketing for global brands like Netflix and Airbnb. She has an interdisciplinary background in business marketing, political science, and Chinese studies.
Sorelle Henricus

Sorelle Henricus

Singapore

Sorelle Henricus is a doctoral-level communications strategist with expertise in academic, corporate and non-profit sectors. Sorelle has over a decade of research and teaching experience on deep approaches to knowledge creation in the information age at the National University of Singapore and consults on research communication and brand and content marketing. She has contributed to panels on cutting-edge approaches to technology and society, and contributed to work for Singapore Government agencies, UN agencies, non-profits and multinational corporations.
Dini Djalal

Dini Djalal

Singapore

Dini Djalal is Associate Director of the Hinrich Foundation, where she leads the international trade research program. She commissions research, shapes content, and manages collaboration with partners from around the world, applying her two decades of communications and public policy experience, gained from her tenure at the World Bank, the APEC Secretariat, and the Office of the President of Indonesia. Prior to working in economic development, she was a correspondent for international media outlets, including CNBC and the Far Eastern Economic Review.
Carolina Rodriguez

Carolina Rodriguez

Singapore

Carolina Rodriguez is a strategic and visual communications expert with 20 years of international experience. She has worked with the United Nations, the World Bank, NGOs and business in the design and development of high-impact advocacy campaigns and innovative communication products to explain policy issues and support high-level decision-making to promote sustainability. She is originally from Chile but is based in Singapore. She has worked in Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia.
Karen Mah

Karen Mah

Switzerland

Karen Mah is a senior communications and policy advisor having worked extensively with international organizations including the World Health Organization, UNICEF and UN Migration. She has developed and implemented communications, advocacy and policy strategies for a diverse range of global public health issues including immunization, emergency outbreaks, drug resistance and pandemic preparedness. She began her career as a journalist working with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Associated Press and CNN.
Asya Slama

Asya Slama

Switzerland

Asya Slama studies political science and communications at the University of Neuchâtel. Given her global background, including having lived in three different countries, she brings an international perspective to her research and analytic work at Innovation Insights.

We work with companies, industry groups, NGOs, and inter-governmental organizations.

ActogeniX  •   African Vaccines Manufacturing Initiative  •   Afya Rekod  •   Biovac Institute  •   Biolabs  •   Center for Global Enterprise  •  CISPE  •   Color Accounting  •   Corning  •   Croplife International  •   Cultiv  •   Energysquare  •   EnergySquare  •   EPFL  •   Ericsson  •  Ethisphere  •   EU Commission  •   General Electric  •   GLIPA  •   Hinrich Foundation  •   IFPMA  •   Innovation Hub Geneva  •   Innovation Hub South Africa  •   Innoventures  •   Innoventures  •   InterDigital  •   International Chamber of Commerce  •   International Gender Champions Network  •   International Telecommunications Union  •   Interpat  •   Invent Together  •   IP Europe  •   J&J  •   LSMA  •   Medicines for Malaria Venture  •   Merck Healthcare  •   Merck Life Science  •   Mexican Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI)  •   Microsoft  •   National University of Singapore  •   Novartis  •   Novo Nordisk  •   Pfizer  •   PipeWay  •   Procter & Gamble  •  Qualcomm  •   SARIMA  •   Shiok Meats  •   Start-up Africa  •   TechInvention  •   Techstars Berlin  •   Tecsis  •   UNHCHR, the UN Refugee Agency  •   UNIGE  •   US Chamber of Commerce  •   Villgro  •   Wetility  •   EBPMN  •   World Brewing Alliance  •   World Intellectual Property Organization  •   World Health Organization  •   World Trade Organization

Our Work Speaks for Itself.

National IP Office Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap: Emerging Best Practices
National IP Office Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap: Emerging Best Practices
Article for Innovation Council ↗

This paper provides an evidence-based assessment of how national IP offices and government agencies are addressing the gender gap in IP ownership and participation. Drawing on interviews with officials from 14 countries, analysis of more than 30 equity initiatives, and a structured review of emerging evaluation metrics, the study identifies key practices with potential for broader adoption.

Developing National Life Sciences Capacity Through Voluntary Technology Transfer
Developing National Life Sciences Capacity Through Voluntary Technology Transfer
Article for Innovation Council ↗

This research challenges conventional wisdom that intellectual property protection impedes technology access in emerging economies. Through comparative case studies of Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, and Indonesia, this paper demonstrates that voluntary technology transfer—when supported by appropriate policies and institutional frameworks —offers a more effective pathway than coercive alternatives such as compulsory licensing.

Workforce 4.0: The Long-Term Success of the Biopharmaceutical Industry
Workforce 4.0: The Long-Term Success of the Biopharmaceutical Industry
Policy Report for Merck Life Science ↗

This report discusses the transition of the biopharmaceutical industry to "Biopharma 4.0," which integrates advanced technologies like AI, automation, and data analytics into drug manufacturing. ​ It highlights the critical need for workforce evolution, emphasizing skill gaps among new hires and existing employees, and the importance of public-private partnerships to develop targeted training programs. ​ The Lyon Consortium is presented as a successful example of addressing these challenges through innovative training approaches, interdisciplinary academic programs, and strategic funding initiatives.

Enabling Bioindustry 4.0: Private-Public Approach to Workforce Development
Enabling Bioindustry 4.0: Private-Public Approach to Workforce Development
Policy Report for Merck Life Science ↗

This report discusses the challenges and strategies for workforce development in the biopharmaceutical industry's transition to Industry 4.0, which integrates advanced technologies like AI, automation, and data analytics. ​ It highlights the need for reskilling and upskilling employees, addressing skill gaps in new hires, and fostering public-private collaborations to create specialized training programs. ​ Examples of initiatives, such as learning factories and government-supported projects, are provided to illustrate efforts in preparing the workforce for the future of biomanufacturing. ​

Spotlight on Biovac: Building Local Biomanufacturing Capacity in South Africa
Spotlight on Biovac: Building Local Biomanufacturing Capacity in South Africa
Policy Report for Innovation Council ↗

This report presents the trajectory of the Biovac Institute in South Africa over the past two decades. Biovac is known globally for excellence in vaccines manufacturing and innovation, and it is a critical actor in the mRNA Hub. Biovac’s success is rooted in the leadership’s long-term vision, multiple projects with global tech transfer partners, targeted investments to build a highly skilled workforce, and other factors presented in the paper.

Ensuring Health Security: How the EU can Win the Competition for Biopharma Leadership
Ensuring Health Security: How the EU can Win the Competition for Biopharma Leadership
Policy Report for Merck Life Science ↗

This report highlights the urgent need for Europe to strengthen its biopharma industry to maintain global competitiveness and ensure health security. ​ It identifies challenges such as regulatory fragmentation, insufficient R&D funding, and the exodus of SMEs, while proposing solutions like creating innovation hubs, simplifying regulations, and enhancing public-private collaboration. ​ The recommendations emphasize prioritizing biopharma as a strategic sector, fostering resilience in supply chains, and adopting balanced policies to support innovation and sustainability. ​

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