Davies Collison Cave (DCC) is one of Australia's leading Intellectual Property firms.We have an exciting opportunity for a person with a life sciences background to join our dynamic Brisbane Biotechnology team as a Trainee Patent Attorney, on a full-time basis.DCC provides a friendly, flexible and progressive work environment. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with some of Australia's leading patent professionals. As one of Australia's oldest and most recognised intellectual property firms internationally, DCC works with a full range of clients including large international companies, foreign patent attorneys, Australian companies and start-ups, universities and research organisations. At DCC, we work proactively and in close collaboration with our clients to ensure that they receive high quality, commercially valuable advice and outcomes. DCC has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Wellington, Singapore and Hong Kong.This is an excellent opportunity to work for a renowned intellectual property law firm. We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including flexible working arrangements, and provide an inclusive, collaborative and varied work experience. We are committed to providing the development and training to give our employees the support they need to develop their career in IP.ResponsibilitiesYour 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.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.Skills & ExperienceDesirable field of expertise – biological sciences, including regenerative medicine, cell or gene therapy, cancer, synthetic biology, precision fermentation, 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.Prepared to undertake further (part-time) studies to qualify as an Australian Patent Attorney.The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.Application InstructionsApply now via the Davies Collison Cave Career Page to be considered for this great opportunity.
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