Intellectual Property Associate - Midlevel to Senior (CH)

J T; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 310.000 - 435.000; Tempo pieno

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Hours-based bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

J T seeks a midlevel or senior IP litigation associate to represent clients in patent disputes involving electronics, semiconductors, and mechanical devices. Opportunity to handle matters in federal courts, ITC, and before the PTAB in a leading Intellectual Property & Technology Practice.

The role is within a firm with a large patent team and cross-office collaboration, offering substantial responsibilities and a path to leadership in complex matters.

Competenze

• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of patent litigation experience with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with district court patent litigation; PTAB/ITC experience is a plus.
• Must be licensed or eligible to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Mansioni

• Analyze patents and prepare invalidity and infringement contentions.
• Develop case strategy and work with technical experts.
• Draft briefs and other filings, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions and contribute to hearings and trial prep.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with colleagues across offices.

Formazione

Computer Science or Electrical Engineering degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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