FB Rice & Co is a well established firm of Patent and Trademark Attorneys, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. We currently have a position available for Patent Attorney / Trainee Attorney in our Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical) practice in Sydney. Suitable candidates will possess a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Excellent literacy and oral presentation skills are essential. Progress towards the completion of a Graduate Diploma/Masters Degree in Intellectual Property Law will be highly regarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well known IP firm and to progress /establish your career as a Patent Attorney. We offer a competitive salary along with a friendly and supportive environment.

If you are a lawyer with significant IP experience our client would love to hear from you.Our client offers experienced and talented IP lawyers a fantastic opportunity, the chance to work on some of the best IP matters available but in an intimate and supportive environment.

The firm is an IP Boutique firm and has solicitors who are experts in their chosen fields.You will therefore receive exceptional mentorship and training. The firm is looking for IP lawyers, either in non-contentious commercial IP or in litigious IP disputes. The firm would be ideal for lawyers who has good experience and is now seeking a better work/life balance and the genuine opportunity to build their own reputation whilst doing the work they want for exceptional clients. Please contact Ben Carter on 02 8226 9623 or benjamin.carter@hays.com for more information.

This Intellectual Property, Technology & Competition group is an industry-leading practice in the areas in which it operates. In Brisbane, the group is vibrant, growing and commercially-focussed in each of the areas of technology, IP and competition. The practice supports clients in an array of industries with a variety of needs including IP protection, commercialisation and transfer, technology procurement, commercial and regulatory telecommunications work, dispute resolution, and participation in multi-disciplinary transactions and projects.

There is an exciting vacancy for a lawyer to join the team. You will have up 1 - 3 years post admission experience with a commercial focus. Previous experience in technology, IP, competition or associated areas of practice will be highly regarded, but is not essential. A science degree or technical background will also be highly regarded, but again is not essential. You will also possess strong academic results, the ability to use your initiative, and proactive.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experts in this area, while providing a fantastic career development opportunity. Enquiries can be directed to Brendan Turner on:
bturner@linkrecruitment.com.au
work: 07 3503 3400
a/h: 0410 331 020

This organisation is Australia’s premier scientific research and technology organisation. It provides scientific and innovative solutions to industry, governments and communities around the world. In addition, it works on new ways to improve our quality of life, as well as the economic and social performance of a number of industry sectors.

An excellent opportunity exists for an energetic intellectual property and commercial lawyer to join the in-house legal team. You will report to and support the Senior Legal Counsels and liaise with key stakeholders and manage external legal service providers. You will be responsible for advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of intellectual property and commercial law matters including license agreements, collaborative research and development agreements, confidentiality agreements and other complex commercial arrangements.

The role requires a lawyer near or at senior associate level with intellectual property and commercial law experience gained within a quality law firm or in-house environment. Personal attributes sought include excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to foster and develop strong working relationships. Commercial acumen, lateral thinking, solution focused and an ability to work in a team and autonomously are also required for success in the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to be am integral member of a high performing legal team. Applications close Wednesday, 4 June 2008. Ref MVR16601

* Premier IP firm
* Blue chip local and overseas client list
* Hands-on role

This National IP firm has a growing Sydney law firm team. The Partner that you will work with is a Lawyer and registered patent attorney and has conducted patent litigation relating to a wide range of technologies including biotechnology, resources, IT, business methods and manufacturing. He has undertaken trade mark enforcement and litigation in respect of brands in the entertainment, financial services and FMCG fields as well as being experienced in conducting copyright enforcement regimes s relation to media and entertainment. Recent areas of exposure which have been very exciting include acting in matters relating to genetically modified crops which encompass issues of IP, trade practices law, foods standards, genetic engineering and complex licensing arrangements. For a confidential discussion, please contact Belinda Fisher on +61 2 9237 2333 or email belinda.fisher@hughes-castell.com.au, quoting Ref No. BF37199.