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Our Summer of IP campaigns provide a range of activities and events for would-be recruits to the IP professions – including introductions to the basics about IP and the careers available here, some more specific events to showcase particular types of career, and opportunities such as taster sessions and work experience placements from IP sector employers.

After the 2023 campaign, we asked participants to tell us about their Summer of IP experiences, what they learnt and what they enjoyed the most. Here are their stories; we hope you enjoy them!

Feedback from Summer of IP 2023 was so positive that we ran the campaign again in 2024. Keep an eye on our Events page for details of the next campaign. We’re sure the 2023 stories will inspire you to get involved…

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My Summer of IP: personal stories #17

Read what Sumetha learnt about the patent attorney training and qualification process at a Summer of IP open day ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #16

"This... was an experience I wouldn’t have been able to have anywhere else." - Annabella Casteloes, Summer of IP alumnus ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #15

"Everyone I encountered was approachable and friendly, fostering an environment where everyone felt 'reachable'." - Xiaoying (Grace) Tang, Summer of IP alumnus ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #14

Find out what journalist Joanne Fagg learned about IP careers through our "Summer of IP" events, and their value for your CV and career development ...
My Summer of IP: personal stories #13

My Summer of IP: personal stories #13

"There is not only one way but many different non-traditional routes in the IP field, which makes the field accessible, rich and diverse." - Ekin Emir, Summer of IP alumnus ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #12

Two Summer of IP alumni tell us about an "IP Detective" workshop they attended and what it taught them about working in intellectual property ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #11

"Summer of IP" alumnus Chloe Fitzgerald tells us what she enjoyed about, and learnt from, an IP taster day at Reddie & Grose ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #10

"The event... was engaging and insightful and inspired me further to work hard and pursue a career in IP." - Lucy Brown, Summer of IP alumnus ...
My Summer of IP: personal stories #9

My Summer of IP: personal stories #9

"From courtroom drama to passionate discourse in the board room - no, this isn't an episode of Suits but my internship at the IP department at Viatris!" - Afifa Adeel, Summer of IP alumnus ...
My Summer of IP: personal stories #7

My Summer of IP: personal stories #7

Summer of IP alumnus James Mann tells us about the open day he attended to find out more about careers as a patent attorney ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #6

"While I had previously been on the fence with respect to applying for jobs in IP, this taster day really gave me a push in the right direction." - Ted Kehoe, Summer of IP alumnus ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #5

"I particularly enjoyed participating in the patent claim drafting and the CV and application form drafting workshops." - Sanya Sethi, Summer of IP alumnus ...
My Summer of IP: personal stories #4

My Summer of IP: personal stories #4

"This event... definitely encouraged me to continue pursuing a career in IP." - Rhina Houinato, Summer of IP alumnus ...
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My Summer of IP: personal stories #3

"The candid anecdotes shared by speakers humanised the journey [into IP], making it relatable and encouraging." ...
My Summer of IP: personal stories #2

My Summer of IP: personal stories #2

"What struck me during the event was the diverse backgrounds of the panellists and the unique paths each individual had taken to enter the profession." ...
My Summer of IP: personal stories #1

My Summer of IP: personal stories #1

We asked "Summer of IP" alumni to tell us what they learnt from the events and activities we organised. Here's Sadiyah's report ...

Last Updated: October 29, 2024