Inspiring a new generation
An initiative to inspire the next generation into a career in intellectual property (IP) was officially launched this week.
Careers in Ideas has been created to grow the interest in a career within the IP professions amongst a wider and more diverse audience. It aims to support and inspire anyone who might consider an IP career and those who support them in their choices including careers advisers, teachers and parents
The launch event saw a suite of brand new resources showcased for the first time. The information will be used in schools and for careers advisors and includes and information booklet, a poster and a presentation. The website also contains a host of materials to inspire individuals interested in their own careers choices.
An offshoot of the IP Inclusive initiative, Careers in Ideas has received a broad range of support from across the IP profession.
Andrea Brewster, who leads IP Inclusive, said: “We were delighted by the level of engagement and enthusiasm generated by this event. Our speakers offered insight and inspiration which will underpin our future work in disseminating the Careers in Ideas resources.
“Ultimately we all stand to benefit if this initiative is a success: the IP professions, for whom greater diversity will mean greater resilience, and the students who would not otherwise have heard of these remarkable and rewarding careers.”
IP Inclusive was the brainchild of a group of businesses who, under the umbrella of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA), Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA), the IP Federation (IP FED), and the UK association of the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI-UK), who were looking for ways to encourage ever greater diversity in the sector and to help young people make informed choices about careers in intellectual property.
The launch event was supported by CIPA, CITMA and IP law firm Dehns.