Here you can browse our collection of Careers in Ideas resources, for information, ideas and inspiration. They’re typically designed for would-be IP professionals at all levels – and you can use them to help you inspire other people into “careers in ideas” too!
We’ve collated a Resources Directory – a collection of the most useful resources from Careers in Ideas and elsewhere.
Note that you can click on the green title of each resource for additional information and resource files in other formats.
Six slides to introduce you to different “careers in ideas” and their typical routes of entry.
A 2-minute video introducing the UK Intellectual Property Office’s “Cracking Ideas” schools resources.
Test your knowledge of famous brands and patented products with this fun introduction to IP!
A series of bite-size videos where people in IP jobs share their thoughts about what they do and why they enjoy it.
Meet the wide range of people who’ve found careers in IP – and use these images to inspire others to do the same.
A short video illustrating the roles that patent and trade mark attorneys play in helping businesses protect their ideas.
How to access recordings of Careers in Ideas (including Summer of IP) events.
A downloadable poster for your careers noticeboard, to remind people where to find out about IP careers.
See the different IP careers at a glance.
Our Directory of Outreach Organisations features charities and organisations that work with young people from under-represented groups to help them achieve their potential, as well as those who work with organisations to help them achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce.
A compilation of resources from Careers in Ideas and elsewhere with one section aimed at students, parents, teachers and careers advisors, and another at IP professionals.
A summary of the introductory events and resources from Summer of IP 2023, with basic information about IP careers.
A summary of the introductory events and resources from Summer of IP 2024, with basic information about IP careers.
One-to-one help navigating your way into the IP professions.
Last Updated: March 11, 2026