Patent Attorney (ChemLife)

Griffith Hack; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Exposure to leading Australian and国际客户

Work on complex patent matters

Collaborative culture

Career growth

Job summary

Griffith Hack is seeking a talented Patent Attorney to join the ChemLife team. Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, you will draft patent specifications, prosecute patent applications, and provide strategic IP advice to clients across Australia and internationally.

You will work alongside experienced attorneys and support Trainee Attorneys, developing technical expertise, commercial acumen and long-term client relationships within a collaborative and flexible环境.

Qualifications

• Draft patent specifications with technical materials and claims.
• Prosecute Australian and international patent applications; respond to examiner reports.

Responsibilities

• Drafting patent specifications and claims.
• Managing prosecution of Australian and international patent applications.
• Assisting with IP strategy, freedom-to-operate reviews and opinions.
• Developing client relationships with a commercial focus.
• Collaborating with law, trade mark and other teams on client matters.

Job description

About Us

At Griffith Hack, we're using the lens of IP to give clients a fresh perspective on markets, business opportunities, innovation and brands.

Beyond simply protecting IP, we help businesses grow through focusing on the outcomes that support commercial sustainability and innovation.

Part of the IPH Group, we are an established IP services firm with a long history and national presence. Our team is made up of high performing individuals and world-class experts who seek to understand our clients’ needs with curiosity and attentiveness.

As one of Australia’s leading intellectual property firms, Griffith Hack has more than 120 years of experience helping clients identify, protect and realise the value of their ideas, innovations and brands. Our multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys and IP lawyers partners with clients across a broad range of industries to deliver strategic and commercially focused intellectual property solutions.

Who We Need

We are looking for a talented and motivated Patent Attorney to join our ChemLife team. We are open to candidates at Newly Registered, Associate or Senior Associate level.

This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, providing an opportunity to work with clients across Australia and internationally on a broad range of patent matters within the chemistry and life sciences space.

You’ll work alongside experienced Patent Attorneys, Principals and our broader Law and Trade Mark teams, developing your technical expertise, commercial acumen and client relationships while working on complex and commercially significant IP matters.

Key Responsibilities

A typical day may include:

• Drafting patent specifications, including reviewing technical materials, preparing patent claims and detailed descriptions.
• Managing the prosecution of Australian and international patent applications, including responding to examination reports and developing strategies to progress applications to grant.
• Assisting with IP strategy, including freedom to operate reviews, and preparing novelty, infringement and validity opinions.
• Working with clients to understand their technical and commercial objectives and providing clear, commercially focused IP advice.
• Collaborating with Patent Attorneys, the Law and Trade Mark teams and other multidisciplinary advisers on client matters, including litigation support.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive communication and an understanding of their business needs.
• Contributing to business development and marketing activities, including writing articles, attending industry events and presenting to clients.
• Supporting and mentoring Trainee Attorneys and contributing to team meetings and knowledge sharing.
• Managing workload, billable targets and work in progress (WIP), while maintaining high-quality work and meeting deadlines.

For Senior Associate-level candidates, there will also be opportunities to take greater ownership of client relationships, business development activities, mentoring and the ongoing growth of the ChemLife practice.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Registered as a Trans-Tasman, UK, European and/or US Patent Attorney.
• A degree in chemical sciences, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in a patent practice, with demonstrated technical skills in patent drafting and prosecution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and IP concepts clearly.
• A client-focused approach, with the ability to build strong relationships and understand clients' technical and commercial needs.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with an interest in business development, mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Why Griffith Hack?

Joining Griffith Hack means becoming part of one of Australia's most respected intellectual property firms. You'll work alongside recognised experts on interesting and complex matters while receiving genuine mentoring and career development opportunities.

We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• Exposure to leading Australian and international clients.
• The opportunity to work on complex and commercially significant patent matters.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture.
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise, client relationships and business development skills.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a leading specialist intellectual property firm.