Emma Duran is Director of Strategic Account Management at Patsnap, where she leads a global team supporting organizations across the intellectual property and innovation ecosystem, including leading corporations, law firms, universities, and research institutions. Over the past six years, she has partnered with customers across technology, life sciences, manufacturing, consumer products, higher education, and professional services, helping them leverage innovation intelligence and intellectual property insights to drive business growth and strategic decision-making. She works closely with IP professionals, innovation leaders, R&D teams, and executive stakeholders to maximize the value of intellectual property and innovation data, supporting initiatives ranging from competitive intelligence and technology scouting to portfolio strategy and commercialization. Through her work with some of the world's most innovative organizations, leading law firms, and prominent IP practitioners, she has developed deep expertise in helping organizations translate complex innovation and IP information into actionable business outcomes. Emma holds a Master of Science degree and brings a unique commercial perspective to discussions at the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and business strategy.