Discover IP

Carpmaels & Ransford

The podcast where we bring you insights into the patent profession, so that you can understand if it might be the career path for you. Hosted by Senior Associate Ben Chapman, the series includes a range of guests from around the firm who share their experiences of working in IP.

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#15
August 24 · 27 min
Discover IP: Demystifying the Interview
In the latest episode of our Discover IP podcast, Recruitment Manager Gillian Davison is joined by Managing Partner Gary Small, Partner Isobel Barry and Senior Associate Ben Chapman to lift the lid on the recruitment process at Carpmaels & Ransford.
#14
Feb 13, 2025 · 22 min
Discover IP: Navigating the application process
In this episode host Ben Chapman is joined by Technical Assistants Maria Nikolova and Max Mallerman to talk about their experiences of applying to be a trainee patent attorney. They are also joined by Partner Anna Leathley who provides an insight into the application process at Carpmaels & Ransford.
#13
Oct 4, 2024 · 20 min
Discover IP: Academia to IP
In this episode host Ben Chapman is joined by Technical Assistant Jenifer Milligan to talk about the transition from the world of academia to the world of intellectual property.
#12
Nov 17, 2023 · 27 min
Life as a Trainee Patent Attorney - Part 3
In the final episode of a three part series, host Ben Chapman is joined by Maria Nikolova and Bradley Wilson to provide an insight into the day to day life of a Trainee Patent Attorney in their first year.
#11
Jul 21, 2023 · 23 min
Discover IP: Life as a Trainee Patent Attorney - Part 2
In the second of a three part series, host Ben Chapman is joined by Maria Nikolova and Bradley Wilson to provide an insight into the day to day life of a Trainee Patent Attorney in their first year.
#10
May 25, 2023 · 29 min
Discover IP: Life as a Trainee Patent Attorney - Part 1
In the first of a three part series, host Ben Chapman is joined by Maria Nikolova, Madeleine Brolly and Bradley Wilson to provide an insight into the day to day life of a Trainee Patent Attorney in their first year.
#9
Jun 24, 2022 · 17 min
Discover IP: Internships at Carpmaels
Host Ben Chapman chats to Trainee Patent Attorneys Clarissa Luxton and Anna Kinsella about their experience during the Carpmaels Internship Programme and how it gave them an insight into the working life of a patent attorney.
#8
Dec 22, 2021 · 22 min
Discover IP: Resolving disputes
Host Ben Chapman chats to Ingrid Omli, an associate in the Dispute Resolution and Trade Mark teams, about intellectual property disputes and the role of solicitors in them.
#7
Dec 20, 2021 · 28 min
Discover IP: A life in IP
Host Ben Chapman chats to Managing Partner Hugh Goodfellow about his career in the IP industry and how Carpmaels & Ransford has changed in the last 25 years.
#6
Nov 23, 2021 · 31 min
Discover IP: What is a trade mark?
Host Ben Chapman chats to Alexandra Bell, a solicitor and trade mark lawyer, about trade marks, how they are registered and used, and how legal professionals are involved in the process.
#5
Aug 31, 2021 · 24 min
Discover IP: Making the jump from industry to IP
Host Ben Chapman chats to Dan Goudie, a patent attorney in the Engineering and Tech teams, about why he decided to leave a career in engineering for intellectual property and how he found the transition.
#4
Aug 24, 2021 · 35 min
Discover IP: A day in the life of a patent attorney
Host Ben Chapman chats to Lileth Rees, a part qualified patent attorney in the Life Sciences Group, about what the working day of a patent attorney looks like, as well as preparing for the industry exams.
#3
Aug 18, 2021 · 13 min
Discover IP: How I became a patent attorney
Host Ben Chapman chats to Ismaeel Karmani, trainee patent attorney in the Engineering & Tech teams, about the key transferable skills from your undergraduate degree which will be useful as a patent attorney and how to work out whether it might be the right career for you.
#2
Aug 11, 2021 · 23 min
Discover IP: What is a patent attorney?
Host Ben Chapman chats to Russell Woolley about the different career paths available in IP, the role of a patent attorney and the training required to become one.
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Aug 4, 2021 · 29 min
Discover IP: What is a patent?
Host Ben Chapman chats to Russell Woolley, Senior Associate in the Chemistry & Materials teams, about what a patent is, how they are used and why they are valuable to businesses.

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