Job Description
For over 140 years, Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have been protecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one of the largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicing local and international clients with offices in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our renowned team of talented professionals work with world-class clients and brands across three legal services areas: Patents; Trademarks and Intellectual Property law.
We work with a full range of clients including large international companies, foreign patent attorneys, local companies and start-ups, Universities and research organisations, and individual inventors. We work proactively and in close collaboration with our clients to ensure they receive high quality, commercially realistic advice and outcomes.
The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience and expertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are recognised as world leaders in their field. Our values of excellence through collegiality and engaging leadership have allowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds and access to rewarding and fulfilling career pathways.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a person with a life sciences background to join our dynamic Biotechnology team as a Trainee Patent Attorney, on a full-time basis in our Sydney office.
Your day to day work will involve all aspects of private patent attorney practice under the supervision of qualified patent attorneys. This can include:
Meeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposed inventions and to form a view as to their patentability.
Conducting/arranging patent searches.
Interpreting technical results of the searches and advising clients.
Corresponding with local clients, individual inventors, overseas patent attorney firms and overseas corporate clients in respect of a wide range of intellectual property matters including:
Advising on patentability of inventions.
Advising on matters of patent law, including novelty and inventiveness requirements.
Preparing responses to Examination Reports.
Preparing patent specifications for client inventions, and discussing same with clients, drawing on your expertise in the field of the invention.
Infringement and validity analysis.
About You
Desirable field of expertise – biological sciences, g. cell or gene therapy, cancer, vaccines, biochemistry, molecular biology, synthetic biology and plant biotechnology.
Post doctoral and/or industry experience would be valued.
An excellent command of the English language and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate in writing and verbally.
Able to assimilate, critically analyse complex information and think laterally.
Well organised and self-motivated.
The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
A willingness to undertake business development activities, including networking with clients and prospective clients.
Prepared to undertake further (part-time) studies to qualify as an Australian Patent Attorney.
We work with a full range of clients including large international companies, foreign patent attorneys, local companies and start-ups, Universities and research organisations, and individual inventors. We work proactively and in close collaboration with our clients to ensure they receive high quality, commercially realistic advice and outcomes.
The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience and expertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are recognised as world leaders in their field. Our values of excellence through collegiality and engaging leadership have allowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds and access to rewarding and fulfilling career pathways.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a person with a life sciences background to join our dynamic Biotechnology team as a Trainee Patent Attorney, on a full-time basis in our Sydney office.
Your day to day work will involve all aspects of private patent attorney practice under the supervision of qualified patent attorneys. This can include:
Meeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposed inventions and to form a view as to their patentability.
Conducting/arranging patent searches.
Interpreting technical results of the searches and advising clients.
Corresponding with local clients, individual inventors, overseas patent attorney firms and overseas corporate clients in respect of a wide range of intellectual property matters including:
Advising on patentability of inventions.
Advising on matters of patent law, including novelty and inventiveness requirements.
Preparing responses to Examination Reports.
Preparing patent specifications for client inventions, and discussing same with clients, drawing on your expertise in the field of the invention.
Infringement and validity analysis.
About You
Desirable field of expertise – biological sciences, g. cell or gene therapy, cancer, vaccines, biochemistry, molecular biology, synthetic biology and plant biotechnology.
Post doctoral and/or industry experience would be valued.
An excellent command of the English language and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate in writing and verbally.
Able to assimilate, critically analyse complex information and think laterally.
Well organised and self-motivated.
The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
A willingness to undertake business development activities, including networking with clients and prospective clients.
Prepared to undertake further (part-time) studies to qualify as an Australian Patent Attorney.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Trainee Patent Attorney position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.