Patent Internship (Mechanical Engineering) Sydney

Mechanical Engineering Patent Intern -Sydney

(2026/2027 Internship Program)

Location: Sydney

Industry:Intellectual Property

Term:Casual/Vacation

For over 140 years Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have beenprotecting creativity and embracing are one ofthe largest most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicinglocal and international clients with offices in Singapore HongKong Australia New Zealand and Malaysia. Our renowned team oftalented professionals work with world-class clients and brandsacross three core services areas: Patents; Trademarks andIntellectual Property law.

The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our 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 andaccess to rewarding and fulfilling careerpathways. We are committed to providing the development andtraining to give our employees the support they need to developtheir career in IP.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking talented undergraduate or post-graduate studentswho have a genuine interest in becoming a patent attorney toundertake an internship with our Mechanical Engineering team inSydney.

The DCC Patent Internship Program provides hands on workexperience at a leading IP firm. You will have the opportunity towork alongside world leading patent attorneys contributing topatent drafting filing prosecution IP portfolio managementoppositions and litigation.

Our 2026-2027 internship program will run from November 2026 toFebruary 2027 (excluding the Christmas and New Year period). Eachinternship lasts 3 weeks with start and end dates tailored tosuccessful candidates availability.

WHY JOIN US

• Work directly with world-leading patent attorneys.
• Develop skills in areas such as patent drafting filing and prosecution oppositions and litigation.
• Receive mentorship from Patent Principals and senior patent attorneys.
• Be assigned a junior patent attorney as your buddy.
• Attend team meetings and DCC social events.
• Work with a friendly and supportive team.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Completed 3-4 years of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in:
  • mechanical engineering
  • mechatronics
  • aeronautical engineering
  • biomedical engineering
  • science with a specialisation in Physics
  • a related field

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a curious mind.
• Commitment to outstanding client service.
• Personal drive and motivation.
• Exceptional academic record.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply now via the DCC Careers Page to be considered for thisgreat opportunity.

Applications open on Monday 27 July andclose on Sunday 30 August 2026. All applicationswill be reviewed after the closing date and shortlisted candidateswill be contacted.