An Introduction to Intellectual Properties (IP)
About
The presentation will initially discuss the different types of IP and why these are important. It will then go into more detail on the patenting process: how it works, what working with a patent attorney involves and the merits of filing a patent (including briefly touching on patent box). The presentation will briefly discuss AI generated inventions and ownership of an invention developed during employment.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
05 Feb 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- London Local Network
Speakers
Ms Alice Stuart-Grumbar
Senior Associate, Patent Attorney - D Young & Co LLP in London
Alice is a Chartered UK and European patent attorney with 10 years’ experience working at D Young & Co LLP in London. Alice has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Durham University. Her practice specialises in aerospace and automotive engineering, and mechanical systems. She has experience in the prosecution and drafting of UK and European patent applications for a large range of technologies and for a variety of clients, including multinational companies, SMEs and individual inventors. She also has experience in preparing and filing UK design applications. In 2023 Alice became a registered representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Reasons to attend
To learn more about the different types of Intellectual Properties and their importance, leading to AI generated inventions and ownership
Programme
18:00-18:30 Registration, Networking & Light Refreshments
18:30-19:30 Speaker takes to stand
19:30-20:00 Audience Q&A