3 FEBRUARY2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Women leaders in IP business consultancy, patent law, and strategy now make up 32 percent of the global IP profession, with roles expanding in leadership. A recent survey found that women patent attorneys outnumber men in countries like Sweden and Finland. Yasuko Tanaka, CEO of S-Cube Corporation, embarked on her career in the Intellectual Property (IP) department at Teijin, a leading Japanese chemical and pharmaceutical company. Over 15 years, she developed expertise in patent searches and global pharmaceutical patent prosecutions. In 2005, she joined Pfizer Japan, gaining valuable insights into Japan-specific IP strategies within an international pharmaceutical giant. Seeking diverse industry exposure, she transitioned to 3M Japan, handling IP matters across varied sectors. Yasuko's career across Japanese and American multinationals has provided her with a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics. Through her work, she is committed to improving the global competitiveness of Japan by leveraging intellectual property to add value to businesses. Embarking on a distinctive exchange with The Global Women Leader magazine, Yasuko divulges the intricate facets of her journey as a prominent leader in Japan. Let's explore further.Can you introduce S-Cube Corporation and explain your key roles and responsibilities as its CEO?My three personal objectives when I started S-Cube Corporation were to increase Japan's competitiveness in the global market, show how intellectual property (IP) affects company success, and invest in human resources. S-Cube Corporation focuses on developing international IP talent and providing IP consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry. The two main areas of our work are IP consulting, which CEO, S-CUBE CORPORATIONLeveraging Intellectual Property Expertise to Empower Businesses & Professionals GloballyYasuko Tanaka
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