Patent Litigation Associate

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Junior or Mid-Level Associate with 2-7 years of patent litigation experience to join our Intellectual Property Practice Group. Our IP team helps clients develop, protect, and leverage commercially valuable ideas and information, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other creative assets to advance their business goals.

We provide comprehensive, sophisticated patent litigation solutions defensively and offensively in competitor-versus-competitor disputes, as well as in defense against non-practicing entities. Our practice represents clients across virtually every sector of the global economy, including telecommunications, computer software and hardware, financial institutions, and advanced manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex patent litigation matters before federal courts and administrative agencies.

• Assist with all phases of litigation, including initial case assessment, motion practice, discovery, deposition preparation, claim construction (Markman hearings), and trial preparation.

• Translate complex technical concepts into persuasive legal arguments for judges, juries, and arbitrators.

• Collaborate with expert witnesses and team members holding advanced technical degrees to evaluate proprietary technology and infringement claims.

• Deliver cost-effective, strategic solutions tailored to align with each client's broader commercial objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2-7 years of dedicated patent litigation experience within a law firm setting.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is required.

• Academic Record: Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

• Skills: Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills, alongside a demonstrated ability to master intricate technologies quickly.

• Bar Admission: Active state bar license in good standing (USPTO registration is a plus).