Rosie is undertaking the degree apprenticeship route into patent examining. She explains how she is drawn to anything that combines creativity, challenge and curiosity, which is probably why she’s ended up enjoying a career in IP far more than she ever expected!
Radhe describes his journey through academia and research across three countries before joining the IPO as a Patent Examiner, where he enjoys the variety of his role, which blends scientific analysis with legal reasoning.
Anela describes how her background in branding and analysis led her to the role of Trade Mark Examiner and what she loves about her job.
Starting with relatively few qualifications or career aspirations, Paul worked his way up through the ranks and is now an IP solicitor in a major international law firm. He hopes his experience will encourage others to take bold, positive career steps with greater confidence.
Doyin works in industry (in-house) supporting the Brands Legal Team. She tells us about her role, how she got there and what she enjoys most.
Jo’s love of science and sport led her on a journey from teaching windsurfing to science teacher, and then to patent attorney, and she is now a partner in a private practice firm.
Helga is a patent attorney who worked in both private practice and in-house before establishing her own practice. The practice was later acquired by another company, where Helga now works as a non-executive board member alongside another IP sector non-executive board role. She describes her varied career in IP and what she has enjoyed most about working in the sector.
“The world of IP is full of great, interesting people, and it’s an amazing environment for building an engaging and rewarding career.” Find out why Emily, now a partner in an IP firm, loves her work as a patent attorney, even though she’d never heard of the role before using her university’s careers service.
Krishna’s passion for law has taken him to several countries, brought him a range of qualifications and jobs, and helped him cope with a chronic health condition. Ultimately, it was IP that really caught his interest. Here he tells us what he loves so much about his role as a patent litigator and the people he works alongside.
From advertising to events management to trade mark law – Carol has had a truly varied career. She tells us why she enjoys her current role so much, and about her passion for improving diversity and inclusion in the IP professions.
Liam loves the variety of work he handles as a patent attorney and the access it gives him to cutting edge science, as well as the opportunity to work in Yorkshire, which he regards as his “spiritual home”. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, he’s involved in many of the profession’s diversity-related initiatives.
“I can’t imagine myself doing anything else from 9 to 5. No two days are the same and you get to work with creative clients and amazing colleagues day in and day out.” Find out why Abdul’s career as a dual-qualified patent and trade mark attorney inspires him so much.
Carys never expected to work in IP, but she now loves putting her creative talents to use designing social media content that resonates with IP sector audiences.