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Intellectual Property refers to works of the mind, i.e., creative and scientific works, as well as technical inventions that can be protected from imitation. This includes musical, literary and artistic works, as well as inventions or designs protectable under trademark, copyright or patent laws.

Intellectual Property aims to reward and incentivize individuals and corporations to create and invent new things by providing them exclusive rights to their work. Depending on the type of creation and jurisdiction, rules on how to claim and enforce these rights might vary.

In total, there are six types of Intellectual Property:

Copyright
Defines how an owner can protect his or her creative work

Patent
Protects a technical or scientific invention from imitation

Trademark
Refers to a design, symbol, lettering or words that represent a company or product

Design rights
Protects the visual design of objects and items

Trade secret
Refers to a formula, process or information that gives the owner a competitive advantage

Plant variety right
Defines the right to a plant that is newly cultivated

Career opportunities in the world of Intellectual Property are manifold.

There are professions based on apprenticeships as well as ones requiring studies in the fields of law, natural science or engineering. Read the below job profiles to learn more about the different career opportunities in the world of Intellectual Property.

Career opportunities in the world of intellectual property are manifold and diverse.

Past events gallery

2019

IP stories

Dr. Michaela Elbel

„Our participation in the IP career proved to be a great success. We met Ms. Carine Makendi, PhD there. She recently started in our office as a trainee to become a European Patent Attorney. This means that the event exceeded our expectations. We could talk to highly skilled talents all day long. The presentations were also very interesting. A pleasant ambiance in every respect. I highly recommend the IP career. I haven´t heard of any comparable event, especially with focus on IP. “

Partner of PATERIS, Patentanwälte, PartmbB with offices in Munich and Berlin

Carine Makendi

„She came all the way from Paris to participate in the IP career 2017. There she met her future employer and started work in April 2018 as a trainee for the well-known patent attorney’s office PATERIS Patentanwälte PartmbB in Munich: „The IP career gave me the opportunity to gain access to the IP industry. It is an excellent opportunity for both employers and employees to meet each other in person. A conversation like this is the perfect way to identify quickly what the other party actually wants. “

PhD, Doctor of Genetics and Biochemistry, Promotion in Cambridge, UK

Charlotte Tamm

“In 2019, I was pleased to represent Maiwald at IP career for the third time, as this event offers obvious benefits for our firm.
We are happy to recommend IP career to others and look forward to the next event in anticipation of winning over further ambitious and talented professionals for Maiwald.”

Head of HR of Maiwald Patentanwalts- und Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH with offices in Munich and Düsseldorf

Mona Kibat

Mona Kibat found her current job as a Senior Consultant at the IP career:
“With its charming atmosphere, the IP career was a fantastic opportunity to easily network with fascinating persons.
You also get a good impression of each company and can enjoy inspiring presentations. I am pleased to recommend the IP career to everyone looking for a job or just for networking.
I found my current job in a senior position.”

Senior Consultant

Career opportunities in the world of intellectual property are manifold and diverse.

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Clemens Meikis

Senior Consultant

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Clemens Meikis

Senior Consultant