About the role
We are currently seeking a registered Trade Marks Attorney/Lawyer to join our rapidly growing and highly successful trade marks team in Sydney.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with our existing local and foreign client base, while building and expanding your own portfolio of work.
This position is flexible, offering the opportunity to work either part-time (4 days a week) or full-time.
Reporting to the Senior Associate in our Sydney Trade marks team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Trade mark portfolio management
- Advising on the adoption of new trade marks including undertaking trade mark clearance searches
- Advising on and filing Australian, New Zealand and international trade mark applications
- Assisting clients in all aspects of local and overseas trade mark prosecution matters
- Preparing and managing oppositions and non-use actions, including preparing evidence and submissions, and drafting co-existence agreements
- Advising on trade mark enforcement issues
- Working with the trade marks team in relation to its business development activities
- advising in related areas of IP, including domain name disputes and copyright queries
About you
You are an experienced and professional registered trade marks attorney and/or lawyer with a minimum of three years’ experience in an IP firm or law firm. In addition, you will have the following:
- A sound knowledge of trade mark law and practice,
- Exceptional technical knowledge,
- A willingness to learn and grow in the role,
- Initiative and the ability to work independently
- Exceptional attention to detail,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Experience with IP database management software,
- Business acumen and willingness to engage with existing and prospective clients.
About us
Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick (POF) is a privately owned patent and trade mark attorney firm with 100+ people across offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. Our main business is in the procurement and defence of intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, and designs for our clients both domestically and internationally.
We operate at the forefront of innovation and technology, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to real and rewarding outcomes. Our client base is diverse and ranges from individuals through to leading multinational corporations.
We are committed to fostering a culture of engagement and collaboration, where our people feel supported and empowered in their roles.
Our strategic Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) commitment is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people experience a sense of belonging and thrive. Through encouraging and promoting diverse perspectives, and by embracing a culture of inclusion, we will attract and retain the best people and enable them to perform to their full potential. POF was officially recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia in 2021-22. To read more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, please click here.
About our workplace
Our culture is built on principles of inclusion, respect, and integrity. Our employees enjoy challenging work in a collegial team-based environment with a genuine work/life balance.
Apart from working in a supportive and welcoming environment, POF employees enjoy access to a range of benefits and initiatives including:
- Gender-neutral paid parental carers leave
- Salary continuance
- Generous Leave provisions (unpaid, pandemic, vaccine, additional family violence paid leave)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Health & Wellbeing programs
- Reward & Recognition program including discretionary bonuses
We encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ people, all genders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to people@pof.com.au.
Agencies, please note: All vacancies are managed by our People & Development team. Should external assistance be required we will reach out to our preferred Recruitment Agency providers.