Emma Sharman

Senior Transformation Product Manager

Farewell to Ipsum 

Emma Sharman, 12 December 2024 - Business, Digital, IP research, Patents

After thirteen years we’re preparing to say goodbye to Ipsum, our online patent search tool. Emma Sharman, Senior Transformation Product Manager, reflects back on the role Ipsum has played... and explains what’s next.  As 2024 draws to a close it’s …

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