Out & About in IP
A Careers Evening with IP Out & IP Futures
Thursday 27 August 2026
6.00 – 8.00 pm, Manchester
A Summer of IP / IP Inclusive crossover event, brought to you by IP Out and IP Futures!
An evening of honest careers conversation and relaxed networking with IP Out and IP Futures, hosted by Appleyard Lees in central Manchester. Open to all — free to attend.
Thinking about a career in intellectual property — or already in it and wondering about your next move? Join IP Out and IP Futures for an evening of honest conversation and relaxed networking in central Manchester.
Our panel brings together voices from across multiple facets of the profession (patents, TM, private practice, in-house, supporting and attorney roles) to demystify the routes in, the realities of qualifying, and how to build a career that fits you. We’ll also look at the profession through an LGBTQ+ lens: what genuine inclusion looks like, and how it plays out within the IP sector.
Whether you’re just starting out or several (or more!) years into your career, come along, ask your questions, and stay for a drink. Everyone is welcome.
Panel line-up and full programme to be announced — watch this space.
When & where
Date:Â Thursday 27 August 2026
Time: 6.00 – 8.00 pm
Drinks from 18:00 · panel from 18:30 · networking drinks to follow
Venue:Â Appleyard Lees, The Lexicon, Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NT
About a 10-minute walk from Manchester Oxford Road station; nearest tram stops Deansgate–Castlefield and St Peter’s Square.
Who’s it for?
This is an IP Inclusive event: everyone is welcome and treated with respect.
We’ll be taking some photographs on the night. If you’d prefer not to appear in any, just let a host know — and please ask before photographing anyone else.
If you have any access requirements, please contact us at [email protected] and we’ll be glad to help.
Registration
Free to attend — booking required. Places are limited to 40, so please only book if you can come, and release your ticket if your plans change so someone else can take the spot.
With thanks to
With thanks to Appleyard Lees for generously hosting us at their Manchester office.
Refreshments kindly sponsored by Appleyard Lees and Adam Sutton (FINTELLIGENT).