Following a three-year hiatus, the IP Ball makes its grand return! The IP ball is an annual charity Ball held in London for IP professionals of all disciplines, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. This year the IP ball Committee would like to welcome you to a Night Among the Stars held on Saturday, 2nd July at the Grand Sheraton Ballroom.
đź“… Date: Saturday 2nd July
⌚ Time: The evening begins at 18:00 and ends at 00:00
đź“Ť Location: The Ballroom, Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel, Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BX – [link to pictures of the venue]
đź‘— Dress code: Black Tie (expect a glamorous evening!)
đź’µ Cost: ÂŁ110 (ex. VAT) however firms sometimes pay for the cost of the tickets. The best way of purchasing tickets is to request them through your firm.
🎟️ Included with price of ticket: Champagne on arrival, 3 course meal, A few drinks, Raffle, Entertainment.
Over ÂŁ60,000 has been raised over for GOSH through the previous Intellectual Property Balls
More Information
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are available through the CIPA website.
Linkđź”—: https://www.cipa.org.uk/events/ip-ball-2022/
What does a black tie dress code involve?
Men:Â Â Article explaining black tie for men
Women:Â Article explaining black tie for women
To see examples of what attendees have worn in previous years, please view the following:
đź”— Link to pictures from previous IP Ball.
Please note: Individuals of any gender may of course dress in whichever dress code they feel most comfortable!
How many tickets are available?
There are 380 tickets on sale, an announcement will be made once they sell out!
What sort of prizes can I win in the raffle?
You will be able to purchase tickets on the night using card machines.
Prizes include: afternoon tea aboard Brigit’s bus, an escape room voucher for six, spa treatment vouchers and much more.
Is the event just for trainees?
The IP Ball is an annual charity Ball held in London for IP professionals of all levels and disciplines.
Can you tell me more about the last IP ball?
This was held in 2019 and has been cancelled for 2 years due to COVID.
đź”—Link to pictures from previous IP Ball
Sponsorship
We have a plurality of sponsorship packages and tiers available for the IP Ball. If you or your firm wish to sponsor the IP Ball, or want more information, please contact Joel David Briscoe at joel.briscoe@hglaw.com
Sponsorships will ultimately raise more money for GOSH.
Where can I get more information about the IP ball?
Further information will be posted onto the Yellow Sheets blog and the CIPA IP Ball page.
Committee president email: Bernadette.Fernandes@cms-cmno.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
The IP Ball Committee
Note regarding Accessibility Requirements: Please use the following link to let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or if you think there is anything we can do to try and make the event more accessible: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BHGTBC6
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