Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Boston is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to provide strategic counsel and representation to clients in navigating patent disputes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in patent litigation, with a focus on drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, as well as preparing for trials and appeals.

Duties:

• Work closely with clients to navigate patent laws and judicial decisions.
• Provide solutions for overcoming competitors' patents and maximizing intellectual property value.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, and correspondence for state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.
• Respond to complex discovery requests and prepare for depositions and trials.
• Prepare exhibit lists, evidentiary objections, and motions in limine for trial preparation.
• Supervise and train junior associates.
• Prepare Federal Circuit appeal briefs.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of patent litigation experience.
• Significant experience with drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Experience in preparing infringement and invalidity claim charts.
• Familiarity with Markman and claim construction proceedings.
• Expertise in patent-specific fact and expert discovery.
• Knowledge of inter partes reviews and overall litigation strategy.

Education and Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Substantial experience litigating matters in these or similar disciplines is highly desired.

Skills:

• Strong academic credentials.
• Superb judgment and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent client services.
• Patent trial experience is a plus.