Job Description

This is an opportunity to join one of Australia\xe2\x80\x99s largest, and most respected Intellectual Property firms. Our renowned team comprises of hard-working, proud and highly driven individuals, working with world-class clients and powerful brands. Does this sound like you? The benefits of working with DCC extend well beyond professional experience, we understand what is important to our people and foster a lively work environment to support our team to excellence. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Patent Scientist to join our Singapore team on a Full-time basis. This position plays an essential role in the smooth and efficient running of Patent practice. Offering Hybrid work arrangements QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• PhD in chemistry, preferably with expertise in materials science, additive manufacturing, membrane science, or battery related technologies
• Post doctoral and/or industry experience will be viewed favourably
• A legal background is not required

Attributes and Behaviour

• Ability to readily assimilate and critically analyse complex information, and think laterally.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to and interest in business development.
• Prepared to undertake further (part-time) studies to qualify as a Patent Attorney (typically 2-5 years in duration)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (un der the supervision of a Principal )

• Meeting with inventors to determine the nature of proposed inventions and to form a view as to their patentability; this requires the trainee patent attorney to draw on his/her experience in the fields mentioned above and on his/her exceptional communication skills
• Conducting/arranging patent searches, analysing the results and reporting to clients
• Corresponding directly with local corporate clients, individual inventors, overseas Patent Attorney clients and overseas corporate clients in respect of a wide range of intellectual property matters including:
• Advising on patentability of inventions
• Advising on matters of Singapore Patent Law, including disclosure requirements, novelty and inventiveness requirements
• Providing patent infringement advice, including clearance advice on whether products/processes may infringe 3rd party patents in Singapore
• Preparing patent specifications for inventions, and discussing same with clients
• Filing patent applications at the Singapore Patent Office for local and overseas clients, including corporate clients and overseas associates
• Filing international patent applications at the Singapore Patent Office
• Coordinating and filing overseas patent applications for Singapore clients
• Advising on patent revocation proceedings
• Coordinating clients international patent portfolios, including assisting clients to devise Intellectual Property strategies for particular inventions or industry sectors

Application Instructions Apply Now via the Davies Collison Cave Career Page to be considered for this great opportunity.