We are delighted to announce that Elizabeth Jones, Dehns Senior Partner, has been recognised in World IP Review’s Influential Women in IP 2026, a prestigious annual list celebrating leading women who are shaping the future of intellectual property through innovation, leadership and impact.

This recognition reflects Elizabeth’s outstanding contribution to the intellectual property profession, her technical expertise, and her commitment to supporting clients across a broad range of complex patent and innovation matters.

Throughout her career, Elizabeth has been widely respected for her strategic insight, leadership and dedication to excellence. Her inclusion in this year’s list highlights the significant influence she continues to have on the profession.

In addition to her technical achievements, Elizabeth has been a powerful advocate for inclusion within the IP profession. As one of the first women to lead a major UK patent firm, she helped break longstanding barriers to female leadership in intellectual property. Through her leadership, mentoring and advocacy for women in STEM and IP, she has become a role model for the next generation of patent attorneys.

We are incredibly proud of Elizabeth’s achievement and congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition.

Read Elizabeth’s profile on World IP Review: Elizabeth Jones – Influential Women in IP 2026