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:

- 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 current business and grow the patent practice

Applications must be submitted in writing and emailed to and include:

- Cover letter briefly outlining why you are the right fit for Halfords IP
- CV – including all relevant experience and qualifications

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📌 Patent Attorney (Chemistry/Life Sciences) (Sydney)
🏢 Halfords IP
📍 Sydney