IPO – Becoming a Patent Examiner

What?

In this online event you will hear from a panel of Patent Examiners from the UK Intellectual Property Office. The examiners will discuss the different routes they took to becoming patent examiners and will answer questions from attendees.

Who?

Anyone can attend although graduates / university students may find it most helpful.

How to sign-up / apply

Complete the registration form: Careers in Patent Examining Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:30 – 11:30 – Fill in form

No limit to the number of online attendees.

No selection criteria – open to all.

Other info

Find out more about careers at the Intellectual Property Office:

IPO – Working for the Intellectual Property Office | Civil Service Careers

The Intellectual Property Office, with Careers in Ideas, are kindly hosting this event as part of our Summer of IP introductory events programme. The event will be recorded and a recording will be available on the Summer of IP website after the event.

Contact

Penny Wheeler

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0) 1633 811 151

Last Updated: May 13, 2026