Intellectual Property Associate - Midlevel to Senior (CH)

J&T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hours-based bonus

Job summary

J T, a leading IP litigation team in the United States, seeks a midlevel or senior associate to represent clients in patent disputes involving electronics, semiconductors, ICs, and mechanical devices. The role offers opportunities in federal courts, the ITC, and PTAB proceedings, with a focus on complex, high-stakes cases.

Qualified candidates have a CS/EE degree, 4+ years in patent litigation, and admission or eligibility to practice law.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Approximately four or more years of patent litigation experience.
• PTAB or ITC experience is a plus.
• Must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Ability to manage substantial responsibilities on complex matters and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing patents and preparing invalidity and infringement contentions.
• Developing case strategy and working with technical experts.
• Drafting briefs and other substantive filings, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.
• Taking and defending depositions and contributing to hearings and trial preparation.
• Working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues across offices.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Computer Science or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group includes more than 140 attorneys who advise clients throughout the life cycle of their intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, and trade secrets. Within the group, our Patent Litigation team includes more than 70 litigators who handle complex disputes in which clients’ core products may be at stake. The team brings trial and appellate experience to matters across major patent jurisdictions and regularly coordinates district court litigation and ITC actions with proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). More than half of the patent team holds a degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.

Role Overview

About the Practice Group

Our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group includes more than 140 attorneys who advise clients throughout the life cycle of their intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, and trade secrets. Within the group, our Patent Litigation team includes more than 70 litigators who handle complex disputes in which clients’ core products may be at stake. The team brings trial and appellate experience to matters across major patent jurisdictions and regularly coordinates district court litigation and ITC actions with proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). More than half of the patent team holds a degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.

We are seeking a midlevel or senior IP litigation associate to represent clients in patent disputes involving technologies such as electronic devices, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and mechanical devices. The role offers opportunities to work on matters in federal district courts, the ITC, and before the PTAB.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing patents and preparing invalidity and infringement contentions.
• Developing case strategy and working with technical experts.
• Drafting briefs and other substantive filings, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.
• Taking and defending depositions and contributing to hearings and trial preparation.
• Working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues across offices.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Approximately four or more years of patent litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with district court patent litigation; PTAB or International Trade Commission (ITC) experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage substantial responsibilities on complex matters and work effectively as part of a team.
• Must currently be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction where applying.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $310,000 to $435,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: Eligibility for an hours-based bonus