Intellectual Property Specialist

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia K&L Gates Australia Full time
About K&L Gates Australia

K&L Gates is a global law firm with a strong presence in the Australian market. Our team of experienced lawyers provides expert advice to clients across a wide range of industries.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a junior Patent Attorney to join our Intellectual Property (Patents) practice in Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified patent attorney to develop their commercial skills and work on a variety of interesting matters across all aspects of patents.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have experience in drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical, electrical, software and medical device technologies. They will also be responsible for performing and advising on IP due diligence, patentability, registrability, IP strategy and freedom to operate analyses.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • a degree in mechanical engineering or computer science;
  • hands-on experience in drafting patent specifications;
  • demonstrated patent prosecution skills across mechanical engineering or computer science;
  • demonstrated experience in patent searching;
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • a competitive salary, estimated at around $140,000 per annum based on industry standards;
  • opportunities for professional development and growth;
  • a collaborative and dynamic work environment;
  • structured mentoring program and professional development programs;
  • strategic planning program for business development;
  • volunteering opportunities;
  • social events, including social club and sporting teams.
About Us

K&L Gates is a global law firm with a strong emphasis on teamwork. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment, enabling us to combine knowledge and expertise to create exceptional client solutions. With lawyers located in four established offices across Australia's leading financial and commercial centres, we possess substantial experience in the Australian legal marketplace.



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