Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineering (2yrs-Senior Associate) AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal – Melbourne VIC
Salary: $90,000 - $190,000 a year
Our client is a renowned multi-award winning elite integrated IP firm which attracts and retains top IP professionals and enviable blue-chip local & international clients.
As a valued key member of their winning Engineering team, you will delight in the challenge, stimulation, and satisfaction of:
Applying your technical expertise and commercial acumen in advising and creating strategies to protect and enforce the patent rights of your blue-chip local/international clients.
Key Responsibilities: Drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the engineering and/or ICT fields; Advising clients in relation to patent portfolio management, infringement, and patentability issues; Assisting in patent oppositions and/or patent litigation. What's in it for you? Join an internationally renowned premier integrated intellectual property firm; Stretch and maximize your potential in both technical and strategic commercial value-add; Work with blue-chip clients and cutting-edge technologies; Enjoy ongoing learning and visible career growth/promotion opportunities; Learn from and be inspired by an A+ team of industry-leading mentors/colleagues; Receive generous staff benefits (e.g., parental leave, health & well-being programs) and additional financial incentives; Experience work flexibility including WFH, social, and community activities. Who You Are: Minimum 24 months' post-qualification experience (up to Senior Associate level) as a registered Australian/NZ patent attorney or an overseas qualified patent attorney nearing qualification in Australia/NZ; Degree or higher qualifications (e.g., Masters/PhD) in mechanical engineering or similar; Strong analytical and technical skills/knowledge; Some hands-on experience in prosecuting/drafting patents (desirable); Outstanding communication, time management, and people interaction skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr