Junior Patent Specialist

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia K&L Gates Full time
Job Description

K&L Gates, a global law firm with a strong presence in Australia's leading financial and commercial centres, is seeking a talented Junior Patent Specialist to join its Intellectual Property (Patents) practice.

About the Role

This dynamic and collaborative role presents an opportunity for a qualified patent attorney (with at least 1-3 years' experience) looking to develop their commercial skills. You will have an unprecedented opportunity to work with highly regarded partners and senior team members, as well as local and foreign clients, in a multi-jurisdictional legal services platform.

Your Activities
  • Drafting, filing and prosecuting patent applications in mechanical, electrical, software, and medical device technologies
  • Performing and advising on IP due diligence, patentability, registrability, IP strategy, and freedom to operate analyses
About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

  • 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
Our Offer

K&L Gates offers a competitive salary of approximately $120,000 per annum, based on industry standards and your level of experience. In addition, you will benefit from:

  • A structured mentoring program
  • Professional development programs
  • Strategic planning program for business development
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Social events - social club and sporting teams
About Us

K&L Gates is a leader in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.



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