Trainee Patent Attorney Electrical EngineeringICT, Melbourne

For 145 years Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have been protectingcreativity and embracing innovation. We are one of the largestmost respected Intellectual Property (IP) Firmsservicing local and international clients with offices inAustralia New Zealand Singapore Hong Kong and Malaysia. Ourrenowned team of talented professionals work with world-classclients and brands across all aspects of IP law especiallyPatents; Designs and Trade Marks.

We work with a full range of clients including largeinternational companies foreign patent attorneys local companiesstart-ups Universities and research organisations and individualinventors. We work proactively and in close collaboration with ourclients to ensure they receive high quality commercially realisticadvice and outcomes.

The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are recognisedas world leaders in their field. Our values of excellence throughcollegiality and engaging leadership have allowed us to attract thefinest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds and access torewarding and fulfilling career pathways.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a person with a backgroundin electrical engineering ICT software/computer scienceartificial intelligence physics or similar to join our dynamicElectrical Engineering/ICT team as a Trainee Patent Attorney on afull-time basis in our Melbourne office.

Your day-to-day work will involve all aspects of private patentattorney practice under the supervision of qualified patentattorneys. This can include:

• Meeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposed inventions and to form a view as to their patentability.
• Conducting/arranging patent searches.
• 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.

About You

• A Bachelor degree or PhD with a focus in electrical engineering software/computer science ICT artificial intelligence physics or similar field.
• 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.
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• A willingness to undertake business development activities including networking with clients and prospective clients.
• Prepared to undertake further (part-time) studies to qualify as an Australian Patent Attorney.
• Have permanent unrestricted work rights.

Why join us

This is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportiveand inclusive team working with an internationally recognised firmwhile developing your career.

The 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. DCC has been recognised by Diversity CouncilAustralia as an Inclusive Employer provides flexible and hybridworking arrangements offers paid parental leave paid birthdayleave and volunteering leave. DCC also provides a range ofwell-being initiatives throughout the year.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where you can growand make an impact wed love to hear from you! Please applyclicking the Apply button where you will be redirected to DCCscareer page to attach a resume and cover letter. Please note onlythose candidates with permanent unrestricted work rights will beconsidered.

We look forward to learning more about you.