27.08.2024
A team of dedicated employees from Keltie's London Bridge office recently took advantage of their annual volunteering leave to make a meaningful impact in the local community. The group, consisting of Joeri Beetz, Emily Weal, Rhona Muir, Madeleine Georgopoulou, and Rebecca Saunders, participated in a volunteer day organised by Community Southwark.
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The Keltie team contributed their time, creativity, and skills to decorating a classroom at Horniman Primary School. This small, inclusive community school in Forest Hill, Southwark provides a happy, safe, and stimulating environment for children. The school's inclusive ethos and focus on creativity and engagement make it a vital part of the community.
During the volunteer day, the Keltie employees helped to refresh the school’s interior. This included painting walls, door frames, and skirting boards, filling holes, and contributing to other maintenance tasks. This hands-on work supported the school’s vibrant learning environment and strengthened bonds among the team members.
The volunteer day at Horniman Primary School is one example of how Keltie embodies its values through active community involvement. Thirty-five years ago, founder David Keltie envisioned a better way of doing things. This vision continues to shape the company today. This ethos is at the heart of Keltie’s DICE (Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement) Committee.
Keltie’s teams are dedicated to driving positive change. And the team’s efforts were part of a broader initiative to support social mobility. Like most law firms, supporting social mobility is a key focus for Keltie. It reflects their commitment to creating opportunities for all and contributing to a more equitable society.
Volunteer days enable employees to give back to their local communities without sacrificing a full day's pay. At Keltie, each employee is entitled to a day per year to contribute to a good cause. These days offer benefits, including improved mental health. Volunteering has been shown to reduce stress and boost positive feelings. They also provide opportunities for skill development. Employees can enhance their communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. The Keltie team consisted of two partners, two patent trainees, and a patent paralegal. The day gave them a chance to work together outside their usual roles.
This volunteering effort is a testament to Keltie's commitment to giving back to the community. All whilst also promoting social mobility and team building within the firm. Only time will tell if they decide to swap patenting for painting, but for now, the classroom walls look brighter than ever!
13.12.2022
Women and IP: a continuing journeyIt’s now over 30 years since I joined the patent attorney profession. When I started, there were relatively few female patent attorneys, partly due to much lower numbers of women studying STEM subjects at university. I recall I was one of about six women in a cohort of 90 studying chemistry at Imperial College, and there were even fewer in the engineering departments. Today, thankfully there are more women in the profession – but there are still things we need to improve.
13.01.2022
The Electric Vehicle Industry: The Next Big ChallengesAccording to the Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure Report, The UK’s transport sector is responsible for 27% of the UK’s total greenhouse emissions, with cars contributing up to 55% of those emissions. This has led to the automotive industry becoming a target for reducing emissions to make sure that we, along with the rest of the world, achieve net-zero by 2050.
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