Person Profile

Dr Kate Appleby narrates her amazing journey from potential science teacher to academic researcher to inventor to patent attorney. She also explains how she juggled the qualification process around motherhood, and why she loves a job that makes it “impossible to get bored”.

Patent attorney George Lucas explains what he loves about his work, how it’s changing as he becomes more senior, and how its variety and intensity sit alongside the Asperger’s syndrome he was diagnosed with as a child.

“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.

Josh started his UK and European patent attorney training in a London firm. He now has his dream job in Norway. It’s alright for some…!

Lindsey’s work as a paralegal to IP solicitors and attorneys involves her in IP-related court cases (litigation) and the often complex laws behind them. She explains how varied and rewarding she finds her job.

“I have a dream job that blends technology, the law and commerce!” – Anita is a dual-qualified patent attorney in the UK and Europe and shares with us three key junctions in her career that helped her to get to where she is today.

“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.

Gwilym is a patent attorney and partner at Kilburn & Strode. He tells us what inspired him to pursue this career following an undergraduate degree in physics, his experience as a partner (and more recently Chair) at the firm, and everything he loves about his job.

“I wanted a career that ran as a thread through my life, rather than something I did separately or that solely defined me – the patent profession has been perfect for that.” – Caelia explains why she loves her job as a patent attorney so much.

Jamie began his career working in construction and then moved across to the law, where his scientific background led him to specialise in IP. He now works as an IP barrister and is also a qualified mediator for legal disputes. He tells us how his less conventional career path helps him in his current roles, and what he enjoys about them.

SJ used their language and engineering skills first as a patent translator, then changed careers to become a patent attorney. Hear what they learnt along the way.

Max began his journalism career on a local newspaper but soon realised that the world of IP offered him the most rewarding opportunities. He tells us why.

Cherry is a senior trade mark attorney at HGF Limited. She joined the IP profession in 2017 and qualified as a chartered trade mark attorney in November 2020, and is now closely involved with the membership body CITMA as well as with diversity-related projects in her firm.

Pete Fellows runs recruitment and social media company Fellows and Associates, which specialises in the Intellectual Property sector.

Alice Anderson jumped from patents to trade marks, and is now an Associate Trade Mark Attorney with Gill Jennings & Every. She talks about why she enjoys the job.

Kayleigh Su talks about her journey to qualifying as a trade mark attorney, starting from a degree in law, and why she’s enjoying it.