Patent Attorney - Dr Jonathan Lam - Carpmaels & Ransford

As part of Life Science Careers Week 2024, we interviewed Jonathan Lam about his role as a trainee Patenty Attorney.
0:00 Introductions
02:20 What does a typical day/week look like?
07:10 Why are patents so important?
08:13 What's the most challenging part of your role?
11:30 What does the training look like? Is there any flexibility?
16:02 What's the most rewaring part of your role? And to what extent do you use your scientists background in the role?
18:04 Open questions from the audience including whether a PhD/postdoc experience is needed, top tips for applications and interview assessments and work-life balance
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Created by Vicki Tipton, Careers Consultant, at the University of Cambridge Careers Service.