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Find out what’s happening at Careers in Ideas, learn more about particular types of IP and related careers, and read guest posts from IP professionals and the people they work with. There’s plenty to choose from!

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My Summer of IP Experience: From Inflatable Fish to Patent Claims

My Summer of IP Experience: From Inflatable Fish to Patent Claims

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, Kadija Begum shares her experience of attending one of our employer events hosted by the IP Federation to learn all about an IP ...
My Summer of IP Experience: Getting Hands-On with Patent Law

My Summer of IP Experience: Getting Hands-On with Patent Law

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, PhD student Anthony Liu shares his experience of attending one of our employer events - a three-day work experience scheme organised and hosted ...
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Help open the door to the next generation of IP professionals

Careers in Ideas urgently needs volunteer mentors—especially trade mark professionals and IP solicitors—to guide talented aspiring recruits into the profession. If you can spare even a little time, your experience ...
Unlocking intellectual property career pathways for young people: the role Careers in Ideas can play

Unlocking intellectual property career pathways for young people: the role Careers in Ideas can play

This guest post from science educator Veronica Forcina looks at the role Careers in Ideas can play in inspiring school students to consider a future in IP. Veronica is a ...
My Summer of IP Experience: Career Advice Over Coffee

My Summer of IP Experience: Career Advice Over Coffee

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, Kadija Begum shares her experience of meeting an IP professional for a one-to-one chat as part of our Coffee Dates scheme. Kadija writes: ...
My Summer of IP Experience: Putting Patent Claim Drafting into Practice

My Summer of IP Experience: Putting Patent Claim Drafting into Practice

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, Kadija Begum shares her experience attending one of our Employer Events - an IP Taster Day at Venner Shipley. As well as getting ...
My Summer of IP Experience: Understanding Different Forms of IP and the Unified Patent Court

My Summer of IP Experience: Understanding Different Forms of IP and the Unified Patent Court

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, Kadija Begum shares her experience attending one of our hybrid Introductory Events, where she learnt about the different types of Intellectual Property, and ...
My Summer of IP Experience: Discovering Routes into IP Through Networking

My Summer of IP Experience: Discovering Routes into IP Through Networking

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, Kadija Begum shares her experience attending one of our Introductory Events in London, which brought together would-be, emerging and established intellectual property professionals ...
My Summer of IP Experience: Discovering Diverse Career Paths

My Summer of IP Experience: Discovering Diverse Career Paths

In this blog post for Summer of IP 2026, Kadija Begum shares her experience attending one of our Introductory Events in London, where she heard from two panels of speakers holding various ...
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Careers in Ideas Resources Directory

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 ...

Last Updated: November 5, 2024