Group
Occupation
281232 Intellectual Property Lawyer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
281232 Intellectual Property Lawyer
Provides legal advice, prepares and drafts legal documents, and conducts negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with protecting intellectual capital, utilising patent law, copyright law and licensing.
Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisations
- Patent Attorney
- Trade Mark Attorney
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Provides legal advice to clients on matters related to intellectual property
- Prepares and drafts legal documents such as patent applications, copyright registrations and licensing agreements
- Conducts negotiations on behalf of clients to protect their intellectual property
- Advises clients on the enforcement of their intellectual property rights
- Assists clients in resolving intellectual property disputes through mediation, arbitration or litigation
- Provides guidance to clients on the commercialisation and monetisation of their intellectual property
- Researches and analyses intellectual property laws and regulations