Patent Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Litigation Attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in patent litigation and a strong academic record. A technical degree or relevant work experience is preferred, and admission to the CA Bar is advantageous but not initially required.

Duties

• Engage in patent infringement litigation in district court and Federal Circuit appeals.
• Participate in PTAB proceedings and tech transactions.
• Handle patent-adjacent work, including antitrust and trade secret cases.
• Contribute to strategizing, briefing, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Maintain considerable client contact.
• Travel as necessary to meet client needs across the country.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in patent litigation.
• Strong understanding of patent laws.
• Proven litigation and writing skills.
• Technical degree or work experience preferred.
• Admission to CA Bar preferred.
• Patent Office registration is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar preferred.
• Patent Office registration is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent litigation and writing skills.
• Strong client communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent litigation cases.
• Early responsibility and client interaction.
• Collaborative and progressive firm environment.

This California firm has a rapidly expanding San Francisco office that is focused on all aspects of litigation. It also supports an active pro bono program.