Mechanical Engineering Patent Intern -
Melbourne
(2025/2026 Internship Program)
Location: Melbourne
Industry:
Intellectual Property
Term:
Casual/Vacation
For over 140 years, Davies Collison Cave (DCC) have been
protecting creativity and embracing innovation. We are one of
the largest, most respected Intellectual Property Firms servicing
local and international clients with offices in Singapore, Hong
Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia. Our renowned team
of talented professionals work with world-class clients and brands
across three core services areas: Patents; Trademarks and
Intellectual Property law.
The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience and
expertise of our people. Many of our practitioners are
recognised as world leaders in their field. Our values of
excellence through collegiality and engaging leadership have
allowed us to attract the finest talent with diverse skills and
backgrounds and access to rewarding and fulfilling career
pathways. We are committed to providing the development and
training to give our employees the support they need to develop
their career in IP.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking talented undergraduate or post-graduate students
who have a genuine interest in becoming a patent attorney to
undertake an internship with our Mechanical Engineering team in
Melbourne.
The DCC Patent Internship Program provides hands on work
experience at a leading IP firm. You will have the opportunity to
work alongside world leading patent attorneys contributing to
patent drafting, filing, prosecution, IP portfolio management,
oppositions and litigation.
Our 2025-2026 internship program will run from November 2025 to
February 2026 (excluding the Christmas and New Year period). Each
internship lasts 3 weeks, with start and end dates tailored to
successful candidates' availability.
WHY JOIN US
- Work directly with world-leading patent attorneys.
- Develop skills in areas such as patent drafting, filing and
prosecution, oppositions and litigation.
- Receive mentorship from Patent Principals and senior patent
attorneys.
- Be assigned a junior patent attorney as your buddy.
- Attend at team meetings and DCC social events.
- Work with a friendly and supportive team.
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
- Completed 3-4 years of an undergraduate or postgraduate
degree in:
- mechanical engineering
- mechatronics
- aeronautical engineering
- biomedical engineering
- science with a specialisation in Physics
- a related field
Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal English language communication
skills.
- Strong analytical skills and a curious mind.
- Commitment to outstanding client service.
- Personal drive and motivation.
- Exceptional academic record.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply now via the DCC Careers Page to be considered for this
great opportunity.
Applications open on 28 July 2025 and
close on 31 August 2025. All applications will be
reviewed after the closing date and shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
