

Nucleate Singapore x Spruson & Ferguson: Navigating Intellectual Property as a Scientific Career
This fireside chat is designed to provide early career researchers and professionals in the local life sciences / chemistry community with valuable insights on a career in the IP sector. Moderated by an experienced Nucleate SG facilitator, the session will feature 5 panelists from Spruson & Ferguson who will share their personal journeys (e.g. from academia to IP).
This conversation aims to demystify the IP career path by exploring the application of transferable scientific skills, the day-to-day realities of patent work, training pathways, and the critical role of IP in commercializing scientific discoveries.
Following the core discussion, an interactive Q&A will allow attendees to address specific queries regarding career pivots. The event will conclude with actionable advice from the speakers on pursuing a career in IP and transition into an organic networking session.
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
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