Trade Marks Attorney - Brisbane

Do you have a passion for assisting innovative people and their brands?

Do you want to be part of a team that supports all aspects of being a well-rounded attorney, not just being a billings beast?

At MBIP we are offering an exciting opportunity for a law graduate or admitted lawyer who is interesting in becoming a Trade Marks specialist, to join our growing team. 

Varied and stimulating workload  - Serving a diversity of clients including multinational corporations, wineries, cosmetic companies, car manufacturers, food and beverage manufacturers and medical appliance developers, to name a few. 

Mentoring and career progression - this role will see you working closely with our highly experienced (over 20 years in the IP industry) and very approachable Head of Trade Marks, Geraldine Rimmer. Geraldine has been a top ranked individual practitioner for trade mark prosecution and strategy (Australia) for the past 5 years, in the World Trademark Review’s WTR1000 rankings. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Trade mark application drafting, prosecution and registration
• Preparing, reviewing and giving advice in relation to enforcement, infringement and validity/searches
• Office action responses

You are someone who:

• Has 1+ years’ experience of relevant IP experience and wishing to become a Trade Marks specialist
• Is qualified, or interested in becoming qualified, as an Australian Registered Trade Marks Attorney
• Is organised, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Takes a problem-solving approach with a commercial mindset
• Is enthusiastic about identifying opportunities to promote yourself and our firm
• Is motivated to achieve individual goals while contributing to our firm’s collective goals

What’s in it for you:

• Our independently owned and operated firm means we provide genuine opportunity for career progression and pathways to equity
• Our attorneys enjoy a generous bonus incentive along with competitive salaries and realistic billing ratios 
• Flexible, inclusive, and meritocratic culture
• Encouragement and support when it comes to new ideas, professional development and business development

This role would suit a junior professional looking for a full-time position, but we are open to discussing flexible arrangements for the right candidate. Location: Hybrid, work from home and work out of our beautiful character building in Red Hill, Brisbane, or our new office in Spring Hill.

To apply, send a single page cover letter and your CV marked CONFIDENTIAL to *******@mbip.com.au. 

Applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

Please no agents at this stage, thank you.