Trainee Patent Attorney (Mechanical Engineering)

Patents | Sydney

For over 140 years, Davies Collison Cave (DCC) havebeenprotecting creativity and embracing innovation.We are one ofthe largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicinglocal and international clients with offices in Singapore, HongKong, Australia, Recent Zealand and Malaysia. Our renowned team oftalented professionals work with world-class clients and brandsacross three core services areas: Patents; Trademarks andIntellectual Property law.

The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our people.Many of our practitioners arerecognised as world leaders in their field. Our values ofexcellence through collegiality and engaging leadership haveallowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills andbackgrounds andaccess to rewarding and fulfilling careerpathways. We are committed to providing the development andtraining to give our employees the support they need to developtheir career in IP.

About the role

DCC is now recruiting for a Trainee Patent Attorney, withexperience in the field of Mechanical Engineering to join ourSydney office.

Your day-to-day work will involve all aspects of private patentattorney practice, including liaising with inventors and clients;Meeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposedinventions and to form a view as to their patentability, conductingand arranging patent searches, interpreting technical skills of thesearches 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 Mechanicalengineering, Mechatronics engineering, Aerospace engineering,Mining engineering, Manufacturing engineering and/or Physics(or similar) is essential. Competency in mechatronics,aeronautics, mining, manufacturing, construction and/orbiomedical engineering would be an advantage.
- Post doctoral and/or industry experience would bevalued.
- An excellent command of the English language and theability to clearly and concisely communicate in writing andverbally.
- Able to assimilate, critically analyse complex informationand 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 toqualify as an Australian Patent Attorney.
- Have permanent unrestricted work rights.

Why join us?

This is an exciting and dynamic role within a very supportive andinclusive 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 ofwellbeing support including an allowance to our people.

We look forward to learning more about you.

📌 Trainee Patent Attorney (Australia)
🏢 Davies Collison Cave
📍 Australia