Trainee Patent Attorney

About Us

At Griffith Hack, we're using the lens of IP to give clients a fresh perspective on markets, business opportunities, innovation and brands.

Beyond simply protecting IP, we help businesses grow through focusing on the outcomes that support commercial sustainability and innovation.

Part of the IPH Group, we are an established IP services firm with a long history and national presence. Our team is made up of high performing individuals and world class experts who seek to understand our clients' needs with curiosity and attentiveness. We are rapidly growing and are constantly seeking innovators to join us.

Who We Need

We are currently seeking a Trainee Patent Attorney to join our EICT Sydney team full-time. If you have a background in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or digital technologies and are passionate about innovation, this is your opportunity to launch a rewarding career in intellectual property.

As a Trainee Patent Attorney, you will gain the technical, legal, and commercial skills needed to become a registered Patent Attorney. Through structured on-the-job learning and formal study (Masters of IP Law), you'll work with experienced mentors and high-profile clients to protect groundbreaking innovations.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Preparing patent applications

• Draft patent specifications, descriptions and claims with guidance from senior attorneys.

Prosecuting patent applications to grant

• Clearly articulate to clients the objections raised by the Australian and/or international patent office.

• 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.

Advice and opinions

• With supervision from senior attorneys, provide advice on freedom to operate and infringement or validity, opinions on patentability issues.

Marketing and Business Development

• Take an interest in the firm and practice group's marketing and business development activities.

• Participate as appropriate e.g. write articles for Griffith Hack's website, attend industry events.

Formal Education

• Manage completion of Masters of IP Law requirements and work responsibilities.

• Communicate requests for study leave and progress towards completion with supervisor and PGL.

About You

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, digital technologies, or a related field.

• Strong academic record.

Experience & Skills

• One year of experience in industry or IP practice preferred.

• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills.

• A commercial mindset.

• Good time management skills.

• Ability to build relationships with a range of people.

Location: Sydney

How To Apply

If this role sound like you, and you have work and study rights in Australia, we'd love to talk. Please email [email protected] with:

• Your CV & Contact Details

• Why you are interested in this position

Note: This description is an indication of the minimum responsibilities required of the position. It is not intended to define specific duties or responsibilities, or to limit or modify the right of management to assign and direct the work of staff under supervision. It should not be taken to exclude other duties not mentioned that require a similar level of competency or to limit growth or change of responsibilities within the role over time to align to business needs.

Successful candidates will undergo a standard pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process within the IPH Group. This process may include verifying key information such as your identity, qualifications, references, and criminal history. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you may be required to complete any necessary background checks relevant to the role.