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Why am I black? My experiences growing up Afro-European in the UK

This article is about my experiences growing up in the UK. This is not a universal account but it is instead a deeply personal one.

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Afro-texture: a hair-story

You could be forgiven for asking “Why is afro-textured hair any different to other types of hair?” On the surface, it is no different, and there is no doubt that it ought to be no different.

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Seven patent applications challenging the narrative for mental health; from VR therapy to “software as a drug”

This world mental health day we look at seven patent applications relating to technological advances in mental health, and the impact of our digital lives on our mental wellbeing.

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Kilburn & Strode announces the recipients of its Innovation for All Foundation 2021 grants

Everyone at Kilburn & Strode had the chance to be part of selecting the three winning charities, who have now received 1% of our annual profits.

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Kilburn & Strode partners and directors sign IP Inclusive Leaders’ Pledge

We were one of the first signatories of the IP Inclusive Charter and we are part of IP Inclusive’s senior leaders’ think tank, which has now launched the new ‘Leaders’ Pledge’.

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How to progress in your career and stay true to yourself

Even today, it is more difficult for a woman to reach a senior position in IP than it is for a man. While the IP industry seems to be going in the right direction, there are still issues and behaviour...

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Voices of Pride: LGBTQ+ Allies

We don’t just celebrate diversity this month. It’s something our firm celebrates every minute of every day. We work our best inclusively, both with clients and with each other.

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Kilburn & Strode retains its 2-star ranking in the Best Companies survey and gains new awards

We are thrilled that, despite the stressful year COVID has dealt us, we have again earned a 2 Star accreditation in Best Companies to Work For.

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Five ways to improve wellbeing

This week many firms have been observing Mental Health Awareness Week, engaging in activities and events designed to help us improve our wellbeing and reconnect through nature.

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Kilburn & Strode pro bono activity for NHS Charity leads to successful appeal

Our dedication to helping individuals and communities obtain justice for their patents and trade mark disputes is one of the stand-out reasons why many clients choose to work with us.

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If I could say one thing ...to male allies

Welcome to the third instalment of our series for international Women’s Day “If I could say one thing”. We will hear words of wisdom and advice from three leading women in Intellectual Property.

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If I could say one thing ...to women working in a male-dominated environment

Welcome to the second instalment of our series for international Women’s Day “If I could say one thing”. We will hear words of wisdom and advice from three leading women in Intellectual Property.

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If I could say one thing …to my younger self at the start of my career

Welcome to the first instalment of our series for international Women’s Day “If I could say one thing”. We will hear words of wisdom and advice from three leading women in Intellectual Property.

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Take away the office and what happens?

For many years, many professional services organisations were afraid of allowing people to work at home. As an HR person I heard that all the time.

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Wellbeing - Adding health to the trademark practice agenda

Whether working in the corporate or law firm environment, trademark practice leaders should ensure that they have a considered wellbeing strategy in place

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World IP Day

Sunday 26 April is world intellectual property day – a day to celebrate the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.

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The long road to gender parity

It’s time to talk. Using excerpts from PWC’s report “Time to talk” as a starting point for discussion, Senior Associate Juliet Hibbert shares her thoughts on the gender parity issue in the legal sect...

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The Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Best Companies’ recognises Kilburn & Strode with a 2-star ranking

Kilburn & Strode has been recognised as a 2-star company Trainee Daniel Wood gives us an overview of how we have got here and what this means.

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Sharing the joy: A patent attorney's view on Kilburn & Strode’s shared parental leave policy

Training as a patent attorney requires commitment. Professional exams need to be passed. This takes time. For many, the need to sit exams coincides with a stage of life when we may consider starting a...

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Standing proud

Voices from across industry speak openly about inspiration, impact, and the essence of Pride.

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Making an impact: Treatments for HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Recent advances have led to enormous progress in preventing transmission of HIV. We’re looking at the history of the virus, the impact of recent developments on the LGBTQ+ community and some of the in...

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Kilburn & Strode signs the Time to Change employer Pledge

At Kilburn & Strode we value diversity and inclusion. We want everyone to be themselves at work. Our goal is support and promote good mental health and that means we are happy to talk about it and pro...

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Kilburn & Strode’s Innovation for All Foundation enables young people embarking on a career in STEM and tackles digital exclusion

On World IP Day 2019, Kilburn & Strode is proud to announce the first grants from its Innovation for All Foundation to charities Generating Genius and Lifeshare.

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Social impact in action

Why am I black? My experiences growing up Afro-European in the UK

Afro-texture: a hair-story

Seven patent applications challenging the narrative for mental health; from VR therapy to “software as a drug”

Kilburn & Strode announces the recipients of its Innovation for All Foundation 2021 grants

Kilburn & Strode partners and directors sign IP Inclusive Leaders’ Pledge

How to progress in your career and stay true to yourself

Voices of Pride: LGBTQ+ Allies

Kilburn & Strode retains its 2-star ranking in the Best Companies survey and gains new awards

Five ways to improve wellbeing

Kilburn & Strode pro bono activity for NHS Charity leads to successful appeal

If I could say one thing ...to male allies

If I could say one thing ...to women working in a male-dominated environment

If I could say one thing …to my younger self at the start of my career

Take away the office and what happens?

Wellbeing - Adding health to the trademark practice agenda

World IP Day

The long road to gender parity

The Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Best Companies’ recognises Kilburn & Strode with a 2-star ranking

Sharing the joy: A patent attorney's view on Kilburn & Strode’s shared parental leave policy

Standing proud

Making an impact: Treatments for HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Kilburn & Strode signs the Time to Change employer Pledge

Kilburn & Strode’s Innovation for All Foundation enables young people embarking on a career in STEM and tackles digital exclusion

Kilburn & Strode volunteers help homeless people get ahead on the job market

An act of balance: Voices of leading female trailblazers

Happy Holidays from Kilburn & Strode

Why LGBTQAI+ pride is important

Kilburn & Strode launches Innovation for All Foundation on World IP Day 2018

Improving Employee Well-being: Drop by Drop

How likely is Little Miss Inventor to be awarded a patent?

A qLegal talk from Google in-house counsel at our new offices