We are currently seeking a qualified or part qualified patent attorney or a trainee patent attorney to join our Chemistry and Life Sciences (CLS) team in Sydney.You will be working on challenging and complex cases for leading companies and research organisations, in a supportive and collaborative work environment.Candidates with limited or no IP experience up to 3 years post-patent attorney qualification will be considered.You will have:A degree and PhD in chemistryA strong analytical and problem-solving outlookExceptional scientific technical knowledgeOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced computer skills and database researching skillsBusiness acumen and willingness to engage with existing and prospective clientsIndustry experience where you have applied your knowledge of chemistry will be highly regardedYour key responsibilities (under supervision) will include:Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in Australia and globallyProviding commercial IP advicePatent portfolio management for local and international clientsPresenting on IP topics internally and externallyParticipating in networking events, seminars, and business development activitiesAbout usPhillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) is a privately owned patent and trademark attorney firm with 100+ people across offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. Our Sydney office is centrally located in the CBD at 4-6 Bligh Street. Our main business is in the procurement and defence of intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, and designs for our clients both domestically and internationally.We operate at the forefront of innovation and technology, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to real and rewarding outcomes. Our client base is diverse and ranges from individual inventors through to leading multinational corporations.We are committed to fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration, where our people feel supported and empowered in their roles.Our strategic Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) commitment is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people experience a sense of belonging and thrive. Through encouraging and promoting diverse perspectives, and by embracing a culture of inclusion, we will attract and retain the best people and enable them to perform to their full potential.About our workplaceOur culture is built on principles of inclusion, respect, and integrity. Our employees enjoy challenging work in a collegial team-based environment with a genuine work/life balance.Apart from working in a supportive and welcoming environment, POF employees enjoy access to a range of benefits and initiatives including:Gender-neutral paid parental carers leaveSalary continuanceGenerous Leave provisions (unpaid, pandemic, vaccine, additional family violence paid leave)Flexible and hybrid working arrangementsReward & Recognition program including discretionary bonusesWe encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.How to ApplyClick the 'Apply' button and include your resume and cover letter.The Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Group is a specialist intellectual property (IP) firm, offering clients a comprehensive range of services from conception to enforcement. Our mission is to identify, protect, manage and enforce your IP assets, creating an IP strategy that is in line with your commercial objectives.As one of the few Australian businesses that solely focuses on IP, our clients have access to a diverse team of attorneys whose experience matches the technical diversity of their IP assets.We offer services to clients through three key organisations, each specialising in a different aspect of IP:Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) – A patent and trade mark attorney firm specialising in obtaining and maintaining patents, trade marks, registered designs and plant breeder's rights.Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Lawyers (POFL) – An in-house law firm with a strong reputation in IP litigation and advising on and drafting IP agreements.IP Organisers (IPO) – A specialist search and investigations company providing IP research and searching services, as well as IP portfolio audits and reporting services.With a proven history and strong reputation built on over 125 years' experience, we manage our clients' IP portfolios across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and South-East Asia, as well as globally through our network of trusted associate firms.
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