Patent Litigation Associate | NQ - 3 pqe

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is advising a leading international law firm on appointing a Patent Litigation Associate (NQ-3 PQE) to its renowned Intellectual Property practice in London. You will advise on a broad range of contentious matters, with a focus on life sciences and pharmaceutical litigation, including SEP/FRAND disputes and cross-border enforcement.

The role offers high responsibility early on, direct client contact and the chance to work with market-leading practitioners on complex European

Qualifications

• Applications welcomed from solicitors with between NQ and 3 years' post-qualification experience at a leading private practice or patent specialist firm.
• A STEM degree or technical background would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.
• Outstanding training, career development and the opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team at the forefront of patent litigation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of contentious patent matters with a focus on life sciences and pharmaceutical litigation.
• Work on cross-border disputes and strategic matters including SPCs, regulatory issues and SEP/FRAND disputes.
• Collaborate with leading practitioners on high-value, complex patent disputes across Europe.

Skills

Patent litigation

Life sciences focus

Cross-border disputes

Education

STEM degree or technical background

Job description

Taylor Root is delighted to be partnering with a leading international law firm in its search for a Patent Litigation Associate (NQ-3 PQE) to join its highly regarded Intellectual Property practice in London.

The Team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier patents practice that acts on complex, high-value disputes for many of the world's most innovative pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences and technology companies. The team advises on the full spectrum of patent disputes, appearing before the UK courts and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), as well as providing strategic advice on patent portfolios, licensing arrangements and regulatory matters.

The Role

Working as part of a market-leading patents team, the successful candidate will advise on a broad range of contentious patent matters, with a particular focus on life sciences and pharmaceutical litigation. The practice is regularly instructed on disputes involving blockbuster products, supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), regulatory exclusivities and multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies.

The team also has expertise in Standard Essential Patent (SEP) and FRAND disputes, acting on cutting-edge litigation and licensing matters for leading technology businesses. This provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to some of the most significant and commercially important patent disputes across Europe.

The role offers high levels of responsibility from an early stage, direct client contacts and the opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners on complex cross-border matters.

Requirements

Applications are welcomed from solicitors with between NQ and 3 years' post-qualification experience gained at a leading private practice or patent specialist firm.

A STEM degree or technical background would be advantageous, given the nature of the client base and work involved, although this is not a prerequisite.

This position offers outstanding training, career development and the opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious team operating at the forefront of the patent litigation market.