Tasha Collins and Grace Mason-Jarrett, trainee patent attorneys at Wynne-Jones put their thoughts on young women studying STEM related subjects ahead of International Women in Engineering Day.

Four members of staff will be scaling London’s O2 Arena in a bid to raise vital funds for people affected by brain injury.

Don Pennant joins the firm bringing a wealth of private practice and in-house legal expertise plus significant experience in advising large corporations and individuals, along with managing brand portfolios for world renown companies including Aston Martin, Sainsbury’s and Imperial Chemical Industries.

Wynne-Jones IP celebrates opening its first London office in the heart of the city's legal district. 

The IP profession can often prove to be stressful.

Long days, complex legal issues, client-based challenges, and working to strict deadlines can often take its toll on the mental health of attorneys and support staff in this environment.

As methodical people who aim to find specific solutions to complex issues, it can be hard to accept when you are faced with a problem which simply can’t be fixed with logic.

This often results in individuals becoming insular and suffering with issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression privately.

At Wynne Jones IP, we recognise that it can be hard to open up about the private battles you may be facing and discuss your inner thoughts.

But just remember – you’re not alone.

In the spirit of supporting our peers in the IP profession, we recently held a very successful Mental Health Awareness Week event in conjunction with IP Inclusive and the IPO which we fittingly titled: Get Off That Hamster Wheel! Perspectives on stress management for a better work/life balance.

Ten flourishing staff members have achieved ‘exceptional’ exam success in Wynne-Jones IP’s first successful year of running their training academy.

 In 2017 we celebrate Innovation – Improving Lives. Every day, ordinary people are producing extraordinary new things to change the world for the better. Happy World IP Day!