Job Description

Patent Attorney (Chemistry/Life Sciences) – Halfords IP

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Location: Sydney, Australia

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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.

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

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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.

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Qualifications/Experience:

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

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

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- Cover letter briefly outlining why you are the right fit for Halfords IP
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- CV – including all relevant experience and qualifications
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📌 Patent Attorney (Chemistry/Life Sciences) (New South Wales)
🏢 Halfords IP
📍 New South Wales