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What’s it like to be a patent or trade mark trainee at Appleyard Lees? Our trainees blog about their experiences learning about the technical aspects of the IP profession, as well as making relationships internally and externally, managing work load, contributing to IP-related groups and associations, and more, in our trainee blog.

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Exploring extended patent protection with a supplementary protection certificate (SPC)

In this article, Trainee Patent Attorney, Emma Lyons, discusses supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) and how they help compensate for the loss of effective patent term caused by regulatory approval delays.

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Careers in Ideas mentoring scheme: your gateway to a successful career in IP

Written by Trainees for Trainees. Are you curious about a career in Intellectual Property (IP) but don’t know where to begin? Read on to discover how the Careers in Ideas mentoring scheme can help!

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Navigating business development as a trainee: lessons from trial and error

Trainee Trade Mark Attorney, Ji-Young Song, shares insights from her exciting journey to Seoul, South Korea, where a planned holiday turned into a valuable business development experience.

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Trainee Patent Attorney, Jack Ashman, shares his recent experience and key learnings from participating in the IN2STEM panel session. Science IN2STEM STEM IP
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Sharing my journey: insights from the In2STEM IP panel

Written by Trainees for Trainees. Trainee Patent Attorney, Jack Ashman, shares his recent experience and key learnings from participating in the IN2STEM panel session.

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Onsite insight: exploring the value of secondments for businesses and trainee attorneys in IP

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Trainee Patent Attorneys, Oliver Herd, and Chloe Johnson, share key learnings from training on secondments with clients in Cambridge. An invaluable opportunity, secondments support clients directly on-site and allow trainee attorneys to gain first-hand experience of their operations.

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From set designs to scientific patents: my unconventional journey into intellectual property (IP)

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As part of our #JourneyToIP series, which showcases trainee blogs exploring both traditional and unconventional paths into the world of intellectual property, this edition features Trainee Patent Attorney, William Emond, who shares his unique journey transitioning from a career in the arts to one in science.

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Understanding patents: what they are and how to navigate the application process

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In this blog piece, Trainee Patent Attorney, Jack Braithwaite, delves into the process of filing a patent application, explaining its key steps, and offering practical advice. He also provides an overview of what a patent is and highlights its importance in protecting intellectual property.

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From space tech enthusiast to IP law trainee: how I combined my interest in space technology, and a degree in physics, with a legal career

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Trainee Patent Attorney, Jordan Tinkler, reveals how he turned his passion for space technology into a dynamic law career, using his physics degree to fuel his exciting journey into the world of patents and innovation.

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Celebrating success: reflecting on the 2024 EQE exam results

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In this blog, now qualified European Patent Attorney, Emily Bevan-Smith, talks us through the much-anticipated moment she received her EQE results.

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From engineering to trade marks: a journey into intellectual property law

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From an engineering focus in academia, to a fulfilling career in intellectual property (IP) law - In this blog, Amardeep provides valuable insights into his career journey into IP law so far.

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Five top tips from a trainee attorney: mastering a presentation

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Appleyard Lees’ trainee patent attorney, Holly Redman, shares her experiences and learnings from presenting on equality, diversity, and inclusion, as a keynote speaker at an event titled: ‘Help! How do I start a conversation about ED&I?’, organised by IP Inclusive.

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