Patent Attorney/trainee Patent Attorney

1 day ago


Sydney, Australia Weir Group Full time

At Weir we value differences and believe that diversity of people, backgrounds, skills, and experiences makes a team stronger and more effective.

Weir Minerals Australia Ltd. works closely with our customers to design, manufacture, supply and service minerals processing equipment which helps them to deliver natural resources to the world. We have many facilities located close to our customers to enable us to deliver solutions with compelling value.

We currently have a vacancy for a Patent Attorney to join our Corporate Services team in Artarmon 2064.

The role will support our engineering and commercial teams by providing intellectual property services in Australia and abroad in line with technology and business objectives.

This role will support patent and design protection for new inventions, including managing patent portfolios for various business groups. A particular focus for this role will be to support the Applied Materials group (creating advanced alloys, elastomers, polymers, composites and ceramics).
- The key responsibilities of this role will include: (but not limited to)_
- Building and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders to optimise IP protection across the business.
- Delivering patent advice, support and general IP awareness across the Minerals technology areas.
- Organising, maintaining and updating files and docket information related to Minerals patent and design portfolios and related IP matters.
- Assisting in the review and approval of publications/presentations to prevent disclosure of confidential information.
- To be successful in this role you will have:_
- Graduate or post graduate degree in science, chemistry, material science or chemical engineering;
- 2-4 years’ experience in the patent field;
- a formal qualification, or close to qualification, as a patent attorney;
- a background in materials and minerals processing preferable, but not required;
- the ability to understand and communicate technical concepts accurately and succinctly;
- a proactive, confident and self-motivated outlook, comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy;
- rapport building and stakeholder management skills;
- an ability to work with a high level of detail and achieve accuracy and completeness;
- strong analytical capabilities with processing information and legal documents.
- What we offer_
- A work environment where safety is always the priority
- Exposure to a variety of different technologies within the business
- Convenient location, close to public transport and we have shuttle bus services
- Career development, including exposure to industry leaders and best practices across the globe
- Increased employee super contributions - great opportunity to build your super
- About Weir_

Weir was founded in 1871 and today, 150 years later, is a global market leader providing trusted technology and services which make mining operations more productive and profitable. We own, design and manufacture some of the industry’s most trusted brands. We pride ourselves on our ability to be where and when our customers need us to help them sustainably provide the essential resources needed by the growing world.
- Supporting all our people_

To view the full details for the role and to apply, please submit a cover letter and CV via our careers portal.

Direct applicants only: no agents please



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