IP Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an IP Litigation Associate to join their patent litigation practice in Washington, DC. The practice group handles trials and appeals involving patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and complex commercial litigation matters, including proceedings before the International Trade Commission.

Duties

• Represent clients in federal and state court trials and appeals.
• Engage in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Participate in proceedings before the International Trade Commission.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in patent litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering preferred.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Parenting leave.

An exclusively intellectual property law firm, this firm comprises one of the large number of IP attorneys practicing in one firm in the country. The firm handles both prosecution and trial & litigation matters related to intellectual property. The firm has office in several cities around the country. Almost all the lawyers have a technical degree, some with advanced degrees, and they received their JDs from both regional and national law schools. Its lawyers truly enjoy working with each other, compensation is top of the market, and the lawyers' annual billable hours are quite reasonable.