Advanced Lecture: Monday 3rd April

The 2023 Informals Advanced Lecture series continues with IPReg and professional conduct: an introduction for trainees given by Andrew Leppard (Script IP Limited). This is an online only lecture broadcast via Zoom, so there is no need to book in advance.

To join the broadcast:
1. Go to this direct link
Alternatively
1. Go to https:/zoom.us/join
2. On the Welcome page enter the webinar ID: 815 0867 3850 and click “Join”.
3. Enter your name, email address and the passcode 149049

Recordings of the lectures will appear on the CIPA website at https://www.cipa.org.uk/lecture-archive

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Foundation Lectures: Amendments (today)

The 2023 Informals Foundation Lecture series continues with Amendments on Tuesday 28 March 2023 at 05:30 pm (today) given by Julia Gwilt (Appleyard Lees IP LLP). This is an online only lecture broadcast via Zoom.

To join the broadcast:
1. Go to this direct link
Alternatively
1. Go to https:/zoom.us/join
2. On the Welcome page enter the webinar ID: 842 8084 5547 and click “Join”.
3. Enter your name, email address and the passcode 796360

Recordings of the lectures will appear on the CIPA website at https://www.cipa.org.uk/lecture-archive

Exam results and wellbeing

The 2022 PEB Qualifying Exams results are due to be issued next week, which understandably can be a difficult time for many trainees. We just wanted to remind you that you are not alone and provide a list of places where you may be able to access confidential support if you need it.

Firstly, please remember that these exams are hard, and failure is normal. It is extremely rare for a patent attorney to qualify without failing an exam at least once. If an exam goes badly, you can still succeed in your chosen profession. Most of our qualified colleagues have failed at least once on the path to success. It is easy to think that you are the only person struggling, and that everyone else is doing fine. But that is generally not the case – everyone struggles with stress and anxiety sometimes, and it’s ok to ask for help.

Here are a few resources:

  • LawCare: call 0800 279 6888 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday). They also have an online chat available during the same times.
  • Jonathan’s Voice website
  • IP Inclusive mental health and wellbeing resources page
  • Yellow Sheet welfare and wellbeing pages
  • Exams and mental health blog posts: Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3
  • Email informalswelfare@gmail.com for a confidential chat with a trainee patent attorney who is also a mental health first aider.
  • Slides from our recent webinar with Jonathan’s Voice on perfectionism and imposter syndrome.
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