Dynamic Patent Litigation Associate — ITC & Trials

Dentons; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 265,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dentons US LLP seeks an associate with 4-7 years of patent litigation experience to join our IP and Technology practice in a role working with partners across the U.S. The position involves significant client contact and responsibility across a broad range of IP matters.

The candidate will draft pleadings, manage discovery, coordinate with experts, and participate in trials, hearings, and appeals, including PTAB and ITC proceedings. Salary ranges from $265,000 to $420,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience is required.
• Experience in patent and ITC litigation preferred.
• Washington, DC/DC Bar eligibility may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Litigation focused on patents, trade secret, false advertising, unfair competition, and other IP rights in federal courts and before the USITC.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings and motions, appellate briefs, and correspondence with counsel.
• Working with experts, including assisting in preparing reports.
• Assisting with discovery in litigation, including document discovery, written discovery, and taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and assisting with jury and bench trials and administrative hearings.
• Preparing for, assisting in, and arguing in motion arguments, trials, and appellate arguments in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including administrative hearings before the PTAB and ITC.
• Dispute settlement strategies, including mediation and other types of dispute resolution.
• Conducting and assisting in PTAB proceedings and matters before the ITC.
• Conducting and managing legal research and writing

Skills

Litigation experience

Patent ITC experience

Strong academic credentials

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Dentons US LLP seeks an associate with 4-7 years of patent litigation experience to join our IP and Technology practice in a role working with partners across the U.S. The position involves significant client contact and responsibility across a broad range of IP matters.

The candidate will draft pleadings, manage discovery, coordinate with experts, and participate in trials, hearings, and appeals, including PTAB and ITC proceedings. Salary ranges from $265,000 to $420,000 depending on experience.