IP Litigation (IT/Engineering)

Someone with at least a basic understanding of and keen interest in patent law who isn?t afraid to stand up in court or take a deposition (and preferably has actually done both), is comfortable speaking directly with clients and opposing counsel, enjoys thinking creatively and working on a team, and is willing to actively participate in the strategic development of the case. Desired Experience?2-5 years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (post-grant proceedings), including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including depositions and expert discovery; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre-trial and trial activities. Ideal candidates will have: (i) undergraduate or master?s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and/or physics; (ii) experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm; and (iii) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. ITC experience would be a plus. Candidates should have excellent writing skills. EOE. The expected annual pay range for this position is $235,000 - $365,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources. Job Requirements:

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, ITC, Litigation, Patent Litigation