IP Litigation Associate

Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking an Associate to join our patent litigation practice. The litigation practice group represents clients in trials and appeals involving sophisticated patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and complex commercial litigation matters. In addition to practice before federal and state courts, the firm has an extensive practice before the International Trade Commission. Candidates can be based in Minneapolis, Denver, New York, Knoxville, Atlanta, or DC. The ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials and 3-5 years of experience in patent litigation. A degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering is preferred but not required. Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills are required. At Merchant & Gould, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. You will be working and learning from some of the most dedicated professionals in intellectual property law. Our goal is to champion a collaborative culture that honors work/life balance. Our associate compensation structure has two components: a base salary range of $200k - $260k (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, ITC, Litigation, Patent Litigation