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SUMMARY:A Career as a Patent Attorney – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin D Young & Co online to learn about a career in IP and training to become a patent attorney.\nAgenda\n• What is intellectual property?\n• What is a patent and how do you get one?\n• Activity!\n• A career in intellectual property\n• What is a patent attorney?\n• What do I need to be a patent attorney?\n• Qualification and career progression\n• Where could I work?\n• Questions\n \nWho?\nAnyone interested in finding out more about a career as a patent attorney.\nPredominantly aimed at participants studying or looking to study a relevant technical area, such as biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, electronics.\n \nHow to sign-up / apply\nSend an email confirming interest in attending the webinar to recruitment@dyoung.com\nApplication deadline: 25 August 2026\nNo limit to the number of online attendees.\n \nOther info\nPlease take a look at the D Young & Co website careers page: dyoung.com/en/careers\n \nContact\nEmail: recruitment@dyoung.com\nPhone: 02380719500\n
URL:https://careersinideas.org.uk/events/926/
ORGANIZER;CN=D Young & Co:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:All Events,For career changers,For postgraduates,For those interested in science and technology,For undergraduates,STEM degree,Summer of IP 2026
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:IP Workshop – Patents & Trade Marks
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin Dehns in London for an interactive workshop designed for students who want to explore the world of innovation, law, and protecting ideas.\nThis hands-on session run by Professional Support Attorney, Gill McGuire, will introduce you to the basics of Intellectual Property, including both patents and trade marks, and its use in protecting inventions and brand identities.\nYou will take part in a practical exercise in which you will consider a product and how you would go about both drafting a patent claim and protecting the associated brand using trade marks.\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\nWhat Intellectual Property is and why it matters\nThe basics of patentability (what makes an invention protectable)\nHow trade marks protect names, logos, and brands\nHow businesses use IP to turn ideas into commercial success\n\nWhat to expect:\n\nInteractive group activity\nAn opportunity to review and discuss the IP for a commercially successful product\nInsights into patent claim drafting and brand protection using trade marks\nInformation relating to careers in IP\nA chance to network with current trainees and attorneys\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nGain practical insight into a growing and specialist career area\nDevelop analytical and commercial thinking skills\nEnhance your CV with relevant experience\nLearn directly from industry professionals\n\n \nWho?\nApplications are welcomed from university students who are studying STEM degrees.\nNo prior knowledge of IP is required!\n \nHow to sign-up / apply\nComplete the application form available on Dehn’s Vacancies page.\n \nOther info\nPlease take a look at the Dehns website careers page: https://www.dehns.com/careers/\n \nContact\nEmail: Careers@dehns.com ( mailto:Careers@dehns.com )\nPhone: +44 (0)20 7632 7200\n \n
URL:https://careersinideas.org.uk/events/286/
ORGANIZER;CN=Dehns:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:All Events,For those interested in science and technology,For undergraduates,STEM degree,Summer of IP 2026
LOCATION:10 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7NG
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Life as a Patent Examiner
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) for a one-hour remote session exploring what life is really like working as a patent examiner, with a specific focus on the field of digital technology.\nYou’ll hear from patent examiners working at the cutting edge of digital technology, to find out what it’s like to work at the UK IPO. You’ll learn what it takes to succeed as a patent examiner in this fast-evolving area of technology; how new examiners are supported to make the transition from student life to working life; and how they’re trained to become technical and legal experts. You will also gain an insight into the flexibilities and benefits of working for a Civil Service employer.\n \nWho?\n\nStudents and graduates of STEM degrees, Masters or PhDs.\nThose with an interest in digital and computing technology.\nPeople with a STEM degree working in digital or computing tech and looking for a career change.\nFull or part-qualified patent attorneys with a STEM background looking for a career change.\n\n \nHow to sign-up / apply\nPlease register using this link.\n \nOther info\nPlease take a look at the UK IPO website:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office/about/recruitment\n \nContact\nEmail: helen.edwards@ipo.gov.uk\n
URL:https://careersinideas.org.uk/events/webinar-life-as-a-patent-examiner/
ORGANIZER;CN=Intellectual Property Office:MAILTO:helen.edwards@ipo.gov.uk
CATEGORIES:All Events,For anyone interested in a career in IP,For career changers,For Careers Advisors,For Outreach Organisations and Charities,For postgraduates,For those interested in science and technology,For undergraduates,STEM degree,Summer of IP 2026
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Out & About in IP – A Careers Evening with IP Out & IP Futures
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin IP Out and IP Futures in central Manchester for an evening of honest careers conversation and relaxed networking.\nOur panel brings together voices from across multiple facets of the profession (patents, TM, private practice, in-house, supporting and attorney roles) to demystify the routes in, the realities of qualifying, and how to build a career that fits you.\nWe’ll also look at the profession through an LGBTQ+ lens: what genuine inclusion looks like, and how it plays out within the IP sector.\nWhether you’re just starting out or several (or more!) years into your career, come along, ask your questions, and stay for a drink.\nFor the full speaker line-up, please see the event post on the IP Inclusive website.\nWith thanks to Appleyard Lees for generously hosting us at their Manchester office.\nRefreshments kindly sponsored by Appleyard Lees and Adam Sutton (FINTELLIGENT).\n \nWho?\nAnyone over the age of 18, who is thinking about a career in intellectual property, or already in it and wondering about their next move.\n \nHow to sign-up / apply\nComplete the Registration Form.\n40 places available in person.\nPlaces for in person attendance will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please only book if you can come, and release your ticket if your plans change so someone else can take the spot.\nNo selection criteria – open to all over the age of 18.\n \nOther info\nThis is an IP Inclusive event: everyone is welcome and treated with respect.\nWe’ll be taking some photographs on the night. If you’d prefer not to appear in any, just let a host know — and please ask before photographing anyone else.\nIf you have any access requirements, please contact us at IPOutNetwork@gmail.com ( mailto:IPOutNetwork@gmail.com ) and we’ll be glad to help.\nPlease take a look at the Appleyard Lees website careers page: https://www.appleyardlees.com/careers/\n \nContact\nEmail: IPOutNetwork@gmail.com ( mailto:IPOutNetwork@gmail.com )\n
URL:https://careersinideas.org.uk/events/548/
ORGANIZER;CN=IP Out:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Age 18+,All Events,For anyone interested in a career in IP,For career changers,For postgraduates,For undergraduates,Summer of IP 2026
LOCATION:The Lexicon, Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NT
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SUMMARY:An IP Career in Industry
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin IP Federation in London for this event where you’ll learn all about an IP career in industry. Meet industry-based IP professionals and hear about life in the profession, through an interactive round-table exercise and panel discussion.\nThe IP Federation represents the views of UK industry in intellectual property rights policy and practice matters within the UK, Europe and internationally. It’s member companies include major research-intensive UK and multi-national industrial corporations in a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, aerospace, advanced engineering, electronics, software, telecoms, energy, chemicals and materials.\n \nWho?\nAnyone over the age of 18, interested in any career in intellectual property.\n \nHow to sign-up / apply\nEmail alex.driver@gowlingwlg.com ( mailto:alex.driver@gowlingwlg.com ) before 25th August 2026.\n20 places available in person.\n \nOther info\nPlease take a look at the IP Federation website: https://www.ipfederation.com/\n \nContact\nEmail: alex.driver@gowlingwlg.com\n
URL:https://careersinideas.org.uk/events/692/
ORGANIZER;CN=IP Federation:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Age 18+,All Events,For anyone interested in a career in IP,For career changers,For postgraduates,For those interested in science and technology,For undergraduates,STEM degree,Summer of IP 2026
LOCATION:4 More London Riverside, London SE1 2AU
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SUMMARY:IP Taster Day
DESCRIPTION:What?\nJoin Bristows in London for this half day event bringing IP to life through practical case studies across patents, trade marks, copyright and trade secrets, followed by an opportunity to network.\nIndividuals from law firm Bristows and a leading biotechnology company will guide you through case studies covering a full spread of IP (patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets).\nAgenda (subject to change):\n1.30 pm – Registration\n2 pm – Presentations on the different types of IP (1 hour)\n3 pm – Case study (1.5 hours)\n4.30 pm – Panel discussion (in-house perspective and private practice perspective)\n5.30 pm – Networking & drinks reception\n \nWho?\n18+ university students or those who have graduated in the last year.\n \nHow to sign-up / apply\nComplete the application form: https://sites-bristows.vuturevx.com/44/1598/landing-pages/rsvp-ipinclusive.asp by 1st September 2026.\n40 places available in person.\nFirst come, first served. A waiting list will then be put in place.\n \nOther info\nSmart casual dress code.\nIf the cost of travel is a barrier to attending this event please contact Victoria Hand (victoria.hand@bristows.com ( mailto:victoria.hand@bristows.com )) so arrangements can be made.\n \nContact\nEmail: victoria.hand@bristows.com ( mailto:victoria.hand@bristows.com )\nPhone: 02074008254\n
URL:https://careersinideas.org.uk/events/ip-taster-day-3/
ORGANIZER;CN=Bristows LLP:MAILTO:
CATEGORIES:Age 18+,All Events,For anyone interested in a career in IP,For anyone interested in a career in law,For postgraduates,For those interested in science and technology,For undergraduates,Summer of IP 2026
LOCATION:100 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DH
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