Patent & Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

A law firm seeks an experienced Patent & Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join their team in New York, NY. This role offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work options. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent law. A technical background in engineering, computer science, physics, or similar fields is preferred, but not required. The candidate should have a strong ability to manage multiple projects, possess excellent writing and analytical skills, and demonstrate a proactive, self-starting approach to their work. Prior experience in various aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent infringement, is essential.

Duties:

• Assist in the development of strategies for patent infringement litigation.
• Conduct discovery and prepare infringement and invalidity contentions.
• Manage claim construction and Markman proceedings.
• Participate in depositions, preparing technical and damages expert witness reports.
• Support trial preparation, including organizing case files and preparing witnesses.
• Handle intellectual property litigation matters in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secrets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the firm’s practice by working on various aspects of technology-related business litigation.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, primarily patent law.
• A technical background (engineering, computer science, physics) is strongly preferred.
• Admission before the USPTO is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with patent infringement litigation, including strategy development, discovery, and contentions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in other intellectual property matters (e.g., copyright, trademark, trade secrets) is a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• A technical undergraduate or graduate degree (engineering, computer science, physics, etc.) is preferred, but not required.

Certifications:

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is preferred.
• Admission to the state bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in intellectual property litigation, particularly patent law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop litigation strategies and manage discovery processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in handling depositions, expert witness reports, and trial preparation.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development in intellectual property and technology litigation.
• Flexibility in work location (remote or hybrid options available).

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