IP Attorney Opportunity

Patent Attorney Job

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Patent Attorney to join our high-performing Engineering ICT team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise by working on a broad range of complex matters in a supportive environment.

As a Patent Attorney, you will have direct client engagement and the chance to hone your technical skills; all while being supported by experienced mentors. Routine tasks will be handled independently to a high standard, while more complex matters will allow you to develop through hands-on learning and guidance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical and research skill set, with effective communication skills both written and verbal. You will also possess excellent attention to detail and good time management skills - ability to prioritise and manage competing priorities.

The successful candidate will undergo a standard pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process. This process may include verifying key information such as your identity, qualifications, references, and criminal history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise
• Engaging new clients, providing clear description of the patenting process, cost estimates, appropriately engage the client with retainer agreement; take instructions from clients, run conflict checks, and providing written or verbal advice as required.
• Draft patent specifications, descriptions and claims for review by senior attorney.
• Prosecuting patent applications to grant, clearly articulate to clients the requirements and processes for obtaining patent grant, explaining objections raised by the Australian and/or international patent office(s) and providing advice and/or recommendations for overcoming said objections.
• Amending patent documents and/or preparing arguments with a view to progressing a patent application through to grant having regard to the client's commercial and strategic needs.
• Provide advice on freedom-to-operate and infringement or validity, opinions on patentability issues. In the case of complex matters, this work would be supervised.

Client Relationship Management:

• Establish good rapport with clients by responding professionally and promptly to queries and requests.
• Take every opportunity to grow own understanding of the client's business and commercial goals.

Financial and Practice Management:

• Accurately record all billable and non-billable time and manage work in progress (WIP).
• Maintain a good understanding of own progress against financial targets and actively communicate workload and capacity to supervisor and other senior members of group.
• Seeks to learn more about business drivers and effective practice management.

Marketing and Business Development:

• Play a role in marketing and business development activities e.g. write articles for company website, attend industry events.

Self-Development:

• Lead and own professional and personal development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline. Master's degree and PhD may be required by some practice groups.
• Masters of Intellectual Property Law.
• Registration as a Patent Attorney in Australia and New Zealand.
• Post registration experience may range from newly admitted to approximately three years.

Skills & Attributes:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Good time management skills - ability to prioritise and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of people.

Why Us?

We take pride in being a leading IP services firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and client service. We offer:

• A hybrid working environment that promotes flexibility and balance.
• A values-led culture built around Collaboration, Excellence, Service, and Curiosity.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued.

How To Apply:

If this role sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Please submit your application using the link provided below.

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