We are seeking an experience General IP Senior Associate who possesses a blend of exceptional technical skills, standout ability to develop strong client relationships and a driving ambition to progress with the firm.

Our client is one of the few Australian law firms which provides a complete range of contentious and non-contentious fully integrated specialist intellectual property service.

As part of the Melbourne Intellectual Property and Competition (IPC) team the successful candidate will be experienced in, and provide the best strategic advice to, local and international companies operating in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, publishing, food, media, financial services, airline, life sciences, chemistry, electronics, computer engineering, mining and engineering sectors.

With a number of the firms partners consistently ranked as being among the best in their respective fields of expertise, the IPC team offers opportunities no other firm can match.

For a confidential discussion, please contact STUART ABLETHORPE in our MELBOURNE office on 9623 6777, quoting Ref No. 3B/43786 or email stuart.ablethorpe@hudson.com

Located Downtown on the Waterfront, Baldwins is one of New Zealand’s leading firms of Patent Attorneys and specialises in advising clients on protection, enforcement and management of their Intellectual Property rights.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Renewals Assistant to join our support function within the Renewals Department. You will join a small team who are responsible for the renewals of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks for their clients who are leading New Zealand and overseas companies.

As a Renewals Assistant your main responsibility will be to maintain our Intellectual Property Management System by way of data entry for all aspects of work generated, including manual entry and maintenance of our database. This role requires an organised candidate with a professional outlook and an excellent customer service ethic. Ongoing training and support will be provided to the successful candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist organisation in a challenging role working both autonomously and as part of a team.

As a successful candidate for this junior role you will have:

* 1-2 years work experience in a client service related industry
* a willingness to learn and be capable of thinking for yourself
* an advanced attention to detail and accuracy
* excellent written and verbal communication skills
* an ability to prioritise effectively and work as a member of a team
* an ability to relate warmly to a diverse range of people
* have proficient and accurate keyboard skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs.

It is essential that you possess a high level of initiative and a ‘can do’, proactive attitude together with a willingness to learn and grow into the role.

If this sounds like you then please forward your CV by Tuesday 3rd June 2008, with a covering letter to:

Kyla Bugden
Renewals Department
PO Box 5999
Wellesley Street
Auckland

Our well regarded mid tier client is seeking a lawyer with 2-4 years experience to join its litigation group. Working with a fantastic Partner and friendly team of lawyers and support staff you will be involved in prominent matters in relation to a broad range of commercial and intellectual property litigation (IP). Ideally you will have commercial and IP litigation experience, however, an interest in IP is sufficient. You will have great training and strong academic results, as well as a down to earth personality and commercial approach.

Ref: MMD16603

For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Megan Drysdale:

P: (03) 9612 8555
F: (03) 9629 2155
E: megan.drysdale@mahlab.com.au

Our client offers a global intellectual property consultancy through its regional practices in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and India, China, and South East Asia. We provide a full range of intellectual property services, from the implementation of global investigation, enforcement and protection strategies, to the provision of commercial IP services, including filing, research, management and data protection.

The ideal candidates will be admitted to practice in Hong Kong, with up to 2 years post qualification experience gained substantially in IP. This position requires fluent written and spoken English and Cantonese. Ability to communicate in Mandarin will be an added advantage.

Interested parties should send their CVs, in complete confidence, to Lisa Barker at lisa.barker@hays.com.hk.

* Substantial growth opportunities
* Strong Partner and client access
* Superb remuneration and benefits package!

Are you looking to expand your skills working with tenacious and talented experts with a firm that can offer boundless potential for progression?

This firm is one of Australia’s largest and best respected and boasts a practice which is highly recommended by the Legal500 and other commentators. Their fast-growing Sydney practice, based in the heart of the CBD, currently has an opportunity for a 2-4 year IT/IP Lawyer to join their team and work with an exceptionally diverse, high profile client base. With work spanning some of Australia’s biggest and most complex non-contentious matters, the possibilities are endless for the ambitious solicitor with potential secondment opportunities if you want them!

You will advise across all aspects of information technology and intellectual property law, a truly broad scope of work encompassing:

* trademark,
* patent,
* copyright,
* registered designs,
* confidential information,
* data protection
* electronic circuit layouts and
* plant breeders’ rights.

You will grow your skills working alongside Partners who are experts in advising on challenging questions raised by the rapid rise of new technologies and are renowned for their ability to devise creative and practical solutions for their clients to meet those challenges.

To explore your potential with this exceptional national law firm, you will have a minimum of 2 years experience in the IT/IP and a passion for the area. First class remuneration and excellent prospects for advancement await.

To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Marianna Tuccia on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number MT15893/SK