Senior Associate Intellectual Property - Blake Dawson - Non Contentious

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

Senior Associate Intellectual Property - National Top Tier Firm - Non Contentious

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

IP and Technology - Melbourne

Make The Move That Will Make Your Career! Working with some of the brightest, most experienced people in the industry, you will join a friendly and award-winning team as part of a firm that places strong emphasis on career development and are fully committed to enabling their staff be the best at what they do, whatever their role.

The IP and Technology Group combines the benefits of a specialised Intellectual Property, Technology and Communications (including telecoms) practice with the resources of one of the largest law firms in Australia and works with 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:

Your work include:
* IP transactional work (trade marks, patents, design rights, advertising and marketing properties, copyright and unfair competition);
* IP litigation (particularly patent, trade mark, copyright and confidential information litigation); pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and healthcare (patent litigation, licensing and transactional work across the sector);
* IP portfolio management.

Background & Experience:

* Qualified solicitor with a minimum of ideally five years post qualification experience
* Previous experience in an Intellectual Property environment particularly in a top or mid-tier firm
* Strong academics

On offer

* Competitive salary
* Bonus incentives
* New, modern and well resource office environment
* Private health care
* Fully equipped gym
* Social Club
* Relocation assistance
* Financial assistance and study leave for educational/training relevant to the role

Whether you are looking to expand or consolidate your career, you can expect to work with teams of talented individuals in a modern and friendly environment. For more information about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Ivan Pignataro at First Law on + 61 3 9607 8417 or via email at ivan@firstint.com or apply online with confidence.

IP Lawyer in Australia’s Leading IP Firm - Melbourne

* Work with the Best in the Industry
* Experience Highly Sought After
* Competitive $$$

If you are a senior IP lawyer seeking a change, you cannot go past this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with one of the most highly regarded IP law firms in Australia. This non-contentious role will provide you with the privilege of working with two partners who are internationally renowned IP specialists, within a supportive team that will see you being guided every step of the way. Use your expertise to assist an impressive client base comprising SMEs, government and quasi-government bodies, plant breeders and growers, retailers and insurance companies, across a diverse range of industries, from Sports, Entertainment & Marketing to Media & Telecommunications. Expect to sink your teeth into commercial aspects of patent, copyright, trade mark and design law, competition and licensing law, as wellas marketing, contract, sports and sponsorship law. You may also advise on trade practices and e-commerce law, corporate structuring, joint ventures, copyright, trade secrets and franchising. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 3 years experience in the relevant areas of intellectual property, as well as the abiltity to foster effective client relationships and exceptional communication skills. Reference No: 00110297

Intellectual Property Lawyer in Beijing/Shanghai

* Career-defining role
* International exposure
* Chinese language skills are not essential

This UK Magic Circle firm is recognised, quite simply, as one of the largest and most successful law firms in the world. It is acknowledged by numerous sources such as Chambers and Partners and Legal500 as one of the leading global firms across all practice areas, and its impressive global reach extends to over 24 offices throughout the world. The firm is currently looking to recruit a Junior IP Lawyer for its Beijing or Shanghai office - your choice! You will enjoy ongoing training and mentoring from a dedicated team of innovative professionals and will work on some of the largest IP projects within the Asia-Pacific region. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will have strong client and Partner access and will be given the opportunity work directly with a host of premier blue-chip clients.

This stand out role requires a minimum of two to three years post qualification experience, a strong knowledge of both litigious and transactional IP matters, sound drafting skills and the ability to work in a team based environment. Your motivation, intelligence and excellent client skills will be rewarded with an impressive remuneration package and a whole host of additional corporate perks and bonuses. While Chinese language skills are not essential, applicants with Mandarin language skills will be highly regarded. To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Edward Burnet on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number EB12805B/SK

IP Lawyer in Dubai

* UK-based international law firm - offices throughout five continents
* Top tax-free remuneration to match the top Dubai lifestyle
* High-quality work of an international nature

This multi-award winning international firm has established a formidable presence in the Middle East and is now one of the largest and most successful law firms in the region. Sporting an extensive network of offices throughout the region and an incredible blue-chip client list , the firm is currently looking to recruit an IP Lawyer for its Dubai office. The IP Lawyer will ideally be a qualified trade mark attorney with experience in trade mark clearance searching, filing and prosecution. An international outlook is essential as the successful candidate will regularly instruct and liaise with international clients on matters pertaining to trademark clearances, prosecutions and conflicts. This role requires a minimum of one year post qualification experience, solid academics, exceptional communication skills and an eye for detail. Rewards include a top-of-market (tax-free!) remuneration package, ongoing training and mentoring and access to high-quality and innovate work of an international nature. Make the most of endless opportunities for career development and progression with this friendly, supportive and close-knit team.Please contact Jennifer Lee on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number JL14343/SK

Blake Dawson IP

Blake Dawson’s Intellectual Property team comprises the foremost legal experts in this field in Australia. Blake Dawson’s award winning team provides a complete range of contentious and non-contentious specialist intellectual property services. Blake Dawson is one of the few Australian law firms which provide a completely integrated full service intellectual property offering. Their team is able to register, commercialise and enforce any intellectual property (IP) right. Blake Dawson’s technical skills in IP to 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.

Chambers Global, 2007 stated that Blake Dawson’s “team has a strong practice across the board”, while Chambers Global, 2006 commented that “Clients get a lot of attention, no stone is left unturned”. Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2006/2007 also noted Blake Dawson’s strong client base: “The firm acts for a long list of companies, including many globally famous brands, as well as government bodies, life sciences organisations and research institutes”. In the Managing Intellectual Property World IP Survey, 2006 the Blake Dawson IP practice received recognition in all categories: patent prosecution, patent contentious, trade mark/copyright contentious, and trade mark prosecution. They have a first-tier ranking in IP, IT and Communications and Media from Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2006/2007 and in PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook, 2006. Blake Dawson’s life sciences practice has received particular accolades. They are judged to be a leader in Life Sciences (all categories) in PLC Cross-border Handbooks, 2006/2007. Interviewees for Chambers Global, 2007 singled out the life sciences sector as an area of “overwhelming strength” for our practice.

Blake Dawson is one of only three Australian firms listed in the top 20 IP practices in the Global Intellectual Property Super League Tables, 2006. Three of the firm’s IP partners were named in the Legal Media Group Guide to the World’s Leading Trade Mark Law Practitioners, 2007.
Our perspective

Blake Dawson’s Intellectual Property practice offers Australian and international clients a full range of intellectual property services, including:
* Advising on identification, protection and management of patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeders’ rights, and related services such as drafting, filing, prosecution, opposition and strategic portfolio management
* Negotiating and drafting a full range of IP agreements, including agreements regarding commercialisation, research and development, licensing, distribution, franchising, sponsorship, joint venture and international technology transfer
* Advising on copyright, confidential information, passing off and unfair competition
* Enforcing all IP rights, including conducting IP litigation and alternative dispute resolution and developing anti-counterfeiting strategies.
* Advising on marketing, advertising and promotions and on sponsorship and merchandising agreements
* Advising on food, pharmaceutical, therapeutic goods and agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulation.

Blake Dawson’s recent Intellectual Property experience includes:

* World’s first vaccine against cervical cancer - Blake Dawson acted for CSL Limited in the Federal Court of Australia in a dispute concerning the world’s first vaccine against cervical cancer. The dispute was satisfactorily resolved. CSL subsequently successfully applied to the PBAC and federal government to annually vaccinate all Australian females aged 12 and to conduct catch up vaccinations over a two year period.
* Gambro v Fresenius - Blake Dawson acted for Gambro in its long running patent litigation against Fresenius Medical Care relating to haemodialysis systems and disposables in Australia. We represented Gambro in victories on infringement and validity in the Federal Court at first instance and before the Full Court on appeal. We also successfully defended Fresenius’s application for special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia. Blake Dawson is currently acting for Gambro in the damages phase of the case.
* Conor Med Systems Inc v Angiotech & UBC - Blake Dawson acted for Conor who sought revocation of patents held by Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc and the University of British Columbia over taxol-coated stents in the Federal Court. This was the first case to consider whether the inclusion of an additional patentee, who has no entitlement to the claimed invention, renders the patent liable to be revoked under section 138(3)(a) of the Patents Act 1990.

IP Partners at Blake Dawson

Peter Chalk
David Clark
Belinda Findlay
Grant Fisher
Ben Miller
Mary Padbury
Lisa Ritson

Senior Associates at Blake Dawson

Annika Barrett
Anita Cade
Karen Gettens
Natalie Hazel
Joanna Lawrence
Nik Ramchand
Kellech Smith
Melinda Upton

Corporate and IT Lawyers - Magic Circle roles in London

* Magic Circle firm - a global leader
* Top remuneration and outstanding international exposure.
* Additional perks and benefits…gym, childcare, insurance, health screenings, flexibility…

Are you looking for high-profile international work while enjoying unparalleled remuneration rewards and unheard of lifestyle benefits? Our Magic Circle client is one of the most successful law firms in the world and is widely considered to be ‘in a class of its own’ . Servicing the largest international companies and institutions while working on a plethora of high-profile international transactions, the firm is currently looking to recruit a Commercial IT Lawyer for its booming London office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career! The firm will consider IT Lawyers as well as Corporate Lawyers who have had prior exposure to the IT/IP aspects of transactions and who would like to transfer to this innovative area. The successful candidate will enjoy a broad and interesting mix of work which will encompass commercial contracts, M&A transactions, licensing and development and other commercial matters.

This potential-laden role requires a minimum of three years post qualification experience, superb academics, excellent communication skills and a passion for excellence. The firm’s unrivaled training and professional development program will ensure that you remain a leader within the international legal environment, while the flexible work practices promote a genuine work-life balance. Enjoy an incredible remuneration package and the most lucrative opportunities for career progression as you work within a supportive, innovative and knowledgeable team.

To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Reed Robinson on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number RR14851C/SK

Commercial Intellectual Property Solicitor Sydney - Global law firm

* Top remuneration
* Talented team
* Located in stylish new offices in Sydney’s CBD

The role on offer is within the Sydney Intellectual Property Division of one of the world’s largest and most successful law firms. With a extensive international network of experienced Solicitors, they have the knowledge and resources to consistently deliver quality legal services required for their wide range of clients.

The types of matters you will be involved in include:

* Commercial Intellectual Property Transactions (patent, trademark and copyright licensing and franchising)
* Intellectual Property aspects of corporate transactions (asset and share acquisitions and divestitures)
* Intellectual Property due diligence
* Audits

The successful candidate will be an experienced (4+PQE) IP Solicitor preferably with experience gained in a top tier law firm. What our client also needs is a Solicitor who is focused on achieving outstanding results for their network of clients, can work under pressure and organise their time and priorities. It is also essential that you demonstrate strong communication skills and are able to slot into this busy team and quickly establish yourself as a key player. To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Sophie Eddy on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number SE14996/SK

Corporate and IT Lawyer (London) - 3+ PQE Magic Circle Firm

* Magic Circle firm - a global leader
* Top remuneration and outstanding international exposure.
* Additional perks and benefits…gym, childcare, insurance, health screenings, flexibility…

Are you looking for high-profile international work while enjoying unparalleled remuneration rewards and unheard of lifestyle benefits?

Our Magic Circle client is one of the most successful law firms in the world and is widely considered to be ‘in a class of its own’ . Servicing the largest international companies and institutions while working on a plethora of high-profile international transactions, the firm is currently looking to recruit a Commercial IT Lawyer for its booming London office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career! The firm will consider IT Lawyers as well as Corporate Lawyers who have had prior exposure to the IT/IP aspects of transactions and who would like to transfer to this innovative area. The successful candidate will enjoy a broad and interesting mix of work which will encompass commercial contracts, M&A transactions, licensing and development and other commercial matters.

This potential-laden role requires a minimum of three years post qualification experience, superb academics, excellent communication skills and a passion for excellence. The firm’s unrivaled training and professional development program will ensure that you remain a leader within the international legal environment, while the flexible work practices promote a genuine work-life balance. Enjoy an incredible remuneration package and the most lucrative opportunities for career progression as you work within a supportive, innovative and knowledgeable team.

To confidentially apply for this role or to find out more information, please contact Jennifer Barrett on +61 2 9233 7977 or nc@naimanclarke.com.au, quoting reference number JB14924A/SK