For over 140 years, Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have been protecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one of the largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicing local and international clients with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Our renowned team of talented professionals work with world-class clients and brands across three core services areas: Patents; Trademarks and Intellectual Property law.

The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience and expertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are recognised as world leaders in their field. Our values of excellence through collegiality and engaging leadership have allowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds and access to rewarding and fulfilling career pathways. We are committed to providing the development and training to give our employees the support they need to develop their career in IP.

About the role

DCC is now recruiting for a Trainee Patent Attorney, with experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering to join our Sydney office.

Your day-to-day work will involve all aspects of private patent attorney practice, including liaising with inventors and clients; Meeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposed inventions and to form a view as to their patentability, conducting and arranging patent searches, interpreting technical skills of the searches and advising clients, advising on matters of patent law, including novelty and inventiveness requirements.

About You

- A Bachelor degree or PhD with a focus in Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics engineering, Aerospace engineering, Mining engineering, Manufacturing engineering and/or Physics (or similar) is essential. Competency in mechatronics,



aeronautics, mining, manufacturing, construction and/or biomedical engineering would be an advantage.
- 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 supportive and inclusive team working with an internationally recognised firm while developing your career.

The benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond qualified experience. We understand what is important to our people and we offer a highly collaborative work environment to support our team to excellence. DCC has been recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer, provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, offers paid parental leave, paid birthday leave and volunteering leave. DCC also provides a range of wellbeing support including an allowance to our people.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can grow and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply by clicking the 'Apply' button, where you will be redirected to DCC's career page to attach a resume and cover letter. Please note only those candidates with full unconditional work rights will be considered.

We look forward to learning more about you.

📌 Trainee Patent Attorney (Mechanical Engineering) (Sydney)
🏢 Davies Collison Cave
📍 Sydney