Patent Attorney (Chemistry/Life Sciences)

Halfords IP - Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
Sydney NSW

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Part-time | Full-time

Qualifications

Law
Doctoral degree
Legal drafting

Full Job Description

Patent Attorney (Chemistry/Life Sciences) – Halfords IP

Location: Sydney, Australia

Halfords IP are continuing to grow and are now looking for a qualified Associate/Senior Associate level Patent Attorney with a Chemistry or Life Sciences background.

Work with some of Australia’s most experienced IP Attorneys to develop a rewarding and long-term career!

We offer hybrid working arrangements, and, whilst we see this role as full-time, we are open to discussions around part-time arrangements for the right person.

Qualifications/Experience:

Qualified Associate/Senior Associate level Patent Attorney (in Australia/New Zealand)
Superior qualifications – such as a PhD in a chemistry or life sciences discipline or similar
Drafting/Filing/Prosecuting/Enforcing Patent Applications for local clients
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to critically analyse and think laterally
Strong work ethic and client service focus
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Highly ambitious to build a long-term career at Halfords

Key Responsibilities

Working with and advising local and overseas clients to protect, enforce and provide strategic advice on their inventions in Australia, New Zealand and overseas
Conducting and arranging patent searches and advising on validity, infringement, FTO issues, etc.
Conducting patent oppositions, hearings, and working with external legal counsel in litigious patent issues
Reviewing and analysing relevant case law to prepare concise articles for associates and clients at different levels
Carrying out local and overseas business development activities to bring in new business and grow the patent practice

Applications must be submitted in writing and emailed to [email protected] and include:

Cover letter briefly outlining why you are the right fit for Halfords IP
CV – including all relevant experience and qualifications
Academic Transcript(s)

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Key Responsibilities

Applications must be submitted in writing and emailed to [email protected] and include:

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