Are you looking to find out more about a career in IP?
This directory, from Careers in Ideas, compiles a wide range resources to assist!
The resources bring together in one place all of the most relevant Careers in Ideas materials, including those from our Summer of IP campaigns, as well as useful resources that we have identified from the UKIPO, EUIPO and EPO. We’ve split the directory into 3 parts to help you find what you’re looking for.
Part 1 is aimed primarily at IP professionals, providing information and resources to support them in outreach activities.
Parts 2 includes resources for students, parents, teachers and careers advisors.
Part 3 includes useful resources from national and regional Intellectual Property Offices. These are particularly aimed at schools, universities and businesses.
You can download the Directory here. It is also available via: Careers in Ideas Resources and IP Inclusive Resources.
For Students, Parents, Teachers and Careers Advisors
Part 2 includes resources for students, parents, teachers and careers advisors. It contains the following sections:
- What is Careers in Ideas and Summer of IP?
- What is Intellectual Property (IP)?
- Overview of different careers in IP
- Careers which require science, technology, engineering, computer science or maths degree
- Careers which require law degree or conversion
- Other graduate and school leaver IP careers
- Need further support?
For Schools, Universities and Businesses
Part 3 includes useful resources from national and regional Intellectual Property Offices, which are aimed at schools, universities and businesses.
Feeling Inspired?
Summer of IP 2026 is coming soon! With a whole range of new resources and live events and activities, there’ll be something for you. Find out more on our dedicated Summer of IP 2026 webpage and keep an eye on our Events Calendar for all our Summer of IP event listings.
For Careers Advisors, we have a special Launch Event on 13 May 2026 to help you advise students on careers in intellectual property and the opportunities offered by Summer of IP 2026.
Last Updated: April 7, 2026