IP Inclusive Business Services Professionals

Hannah Harding

Hannah is a patent paralegal working at Page White Farrer, joining the IP profession five years ago after telling the gentleman who interviewed her that she “loves a puzzle” and unknowingly describing the job in a sentence. She passed the CIPA IPPC exam in 2024.

Hannah was diagnosed with autism in 2025 and spoke on a CIPA and IP Inclusive panel this year discussing the experiences of neurodivergent women in the IP industry. She recently joined the IP Ability committee, and has also written for the CIPA Journal about life as a paralegal and the history of intellectual property.

Away from work, Hannah has done a slightly mad array of things including raising a baby kestrel and riding a Clydesdale horse across Dartmoor. With a knack for repeatedly finding herself a woman in male-dominated spaces, she is now a powerlifter and competitive archer.

Aimee Hardman

Aimee is a patent paralegal at Mewburn Ellis with 10 years’ experience in the patent world. Aimee fell into the world of IP (as most do) by accident and has become very fond of the technical oddities and constantly changing law that this is most likely where she shall stay. Aimee has passed both the beginner IPPC and EPAC exams and whilst the advanced IPPC exam beckons her, she has so far resisted its call.

Aimee is also involved in the Women of Mewburn Ellis Network (WoMEn) and finds her work uplifting and supporting women in the field of IP fulfilling but also increasingly necessary. Her passion for championing women also extends to the IP business professional world and is incredibly excited for the non-attorney side of IP to have a light shone upon them.

Outside of work Aimee is far less interesting than Hannah and enjoys reading and playing board games. She enjoys going to the gym and will be asking Hannah for powerlifting tips!