IP Litigation Associate

CyberCoders; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 225,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contribution 4%

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

CLE reimbursement

Collaborative environment

Generous bonuses

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an IP Litigation Associate admitted to the USPTO and DC Bar to join our focused litigation team in Washington, DC. The role involves representing domestic and international clients in complex IP disputes across patents, copyrights, trademarks, and related matters before district courts, PTAB, and ITC.

We value technically proficient attorneys with hands-on trial experience, capable of managing cases from pleadings through trial, including coordinating with experts and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of intellectual property litigation experience, including patent matters.
• Strong understanding of IP law across patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and trade dress.

Responsibilities

• Manage IP litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for district courts and administrative proceedings (PTAB, USPTO, ITC).
• Lead trial preparation phases including discovery, depositions, and trial strategy.
• Coordinate with technical experts and in-house counsel on case theories and damages strategies.
• Oversee e-discovery and document review teams and ensure compliance with discovery obligations.
• Provide strategic client counseling on enforcement, defense, licensing opportunities.

Skills

Litigation experience

Tech literacy

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in DC or NY

Job description

If you are an IP Litigation Associate admitted to the USPTO and D.C. Bar, please read on!

We are a nationally recognized litigation practice focused on complex, technology driven disputes for clients ranging from emerging innovators to some of the largest companies in the world. We have earned consistent recognition from leading industry publications for our trial results and legal talent. What sets our culture apart is a lean team model built on scientifically and technically trained attorneys who bring genuine trial experience to every matter, paired with flexible fee arrangements that put client outcomes first. Join our team and work alongside skilled trial lawyers on high-stakes matters that shape technology and business.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IP Litigation Associate to join our intellectual property practice. The successful candidate will represent domestic and international clients in complex litigation and administrative proceedings involving patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and trade dress matters before district courts, the PTAB, and the ITC. This role requires strong litigation experience, a practical understanding of technical subject matter (particularly in technology), and the ability to manage cases from initial pleadings through trial or resolution.

Compensation + Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary (DOE): $225k-350k


• Comrehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - 100% company-paid premiums


• 401(k) with firm contribution of 4% of salary


• Generous PTO


• Paid holidays


• Professional development and CLE reimbursement


• Collaborative environment


• Generous bonuses


• and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of IP litigation matters, including patents, copyright, and trademarks, from inception through resolution.


• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and briefs for district court litigation and administrative proceedings (PTAB, USPTO, ITC).


• Lead and support all phases of trial preparation: fact and expert discovery, depositions, mock trials, exhibits, witness preparation, and trial strategy.


• Coordinate with technical experts, in-house counsel, and clients to develop case theories, infringement/invalidity positions, and damages strategies, especially in technology-related matters.


• Manage e-discovery and litigation technology vendors, supervise document review teams, and ensure compliance with discovery obligations and protective orders.


• Conduct legal research and draft internal memoranda on complex IP issues, including patent claim construction, patent eligibility, likelihood of confusion in trademark law, and trade secret protection.


• Provide strategic client counseling on enforcement and defense strategies, portfolio risk assessment, licensing opportunities, and settlement negotiations.


• Mentor and supervise junior associates and paralegals, review work product, and contribute to training and development of the team.


• Participate in business development efforts, client pitches, and industry events to grow the IP litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the D.C. or NY Bar.


• 2+ years of experience in intellectual property litigation, including hands-on experience with patent litigation. Trial or significant trial-preparation experience preferred.


• Strong understanding of intellectual property law including patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and trade dress, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues.


• Experience working with clients and technical experts in technology sectors; technical degree required


• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with proven ability to draft persuasive briefs and present complex arguments to courts and agencies.


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams, manage multiple matters and deadlines, and maintain client-focused professionalism.


• Willingness to travel for hearings, depositions, and trial as needed.