ph3Trainee Patent Attorney - Biotech Brisbane /h3pPatents | Brisbane /ppFor over 140 years, Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have beenprotecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one ofthe largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicinglocal and international clients with offices in Australia, NewZealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our renownedteam of talented professionals work with world-class clients andbrands across three legal services areas: Patents; Trademarks andIntellectual Property law. /ppWe work with a full range of clients including largeinternational companies, foreign patent attorneys, local companiesand start-ups, Universities and research organisations, andindividual inventors. We work proactively and in closecollaboration with our clients to ensure they receive high quality,commercially-relevant advice and outcomes. /ppThe strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our people. Many of our practitioners arerecognised as world leaders in their field. Our values ofexcellence through collegiality and engaging leadership haveallowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills andbackgrounds and access to rewarding and fulfilling careerpathways. /ph3About the role /h3pWe have an exciting opportunity for a person with a lifesciences background to join our dynamic Biotechnology team as aTrainee Patent Attorney, on a full-time basis in our Brisbaneoffice. /ppYour day-to-day work will involve all aspects of private patentattorney practice under the supervision of qualified patentattorneys. This can include: /pulliMeeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposedinventions and to form a view as to their patentability. /liliInterpreting technical results of the searches and advisingclients. /liliCorresponding with local clients, individual inventors,overseas patent attorney firms and overseas corporate clientsin respect of a wide range of intellectual property mattersincluding:
/liliAdvising on patentability of inventions. /liliAdvising on matters of patent law, including noveltyand inventiveness requirements. /liliPreparing responses to Examination Reports. /liliPreparing patent specifications for client inventions,and discussing same with clients, drawing on your expertisein the field of the invention. /liliInfringement and validity analysis. /li /ulh3About You /h3ulliDesirable field of expertise – biologicalsciences, e.g.cell or gene therapy,oncology, vaccines, molecular biology, microbiology, syntheticbiology and plant biotechnology. /liliPost doctoral and/or industry experience would bevalued. /liliAn excellent command of the English language and theability to clearly and concisely communicate in writing andverbally. /liliAble to assimilate and critically analyse complexinformation and think laterally. /liliWell-organised and self-motivated. /liliThe ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. /liliA willingness to undertake business development activities,including networking with clients and prospective clients. /liliPrepared to undertake further (part-time) studies toqualify as an Australian Patent Attorney. /li /ulh3Why join us? /h3pThis is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportive andinclusive team working with an internationally recognised firmwhile developing your career. /ppThe benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond professionalexperience. We understand what is important to our people and weoffer a highly collaborative work environment to support our teamto excellence. /pulliprovides versátil and hybridworking arrangements /lilioffers paid parental leave /lilipaid birthdayleave and volunteering leave /liliDCC also provides a range ofwell-being initiatives throughout the year. /li /ulpDCC has been recognised by Diversity CouncilAustralia as an Inclusive Employer /ppPlease noteonly those candidates with full unconditional work rights will beconsidered. /ppWe look forward to learning more about you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr