IP Litigation Associate - #22556 Silicon Valley

Vanguard-IP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP seeks a qualified patent litigation attorney to join its AmLaw 100–level team in Palo Alto. The role focuses on high-stakes patent matters, including litigation and ITC work, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams to develop persuasive legal arguments.

The ideal candidate has a JD, prior patent litigation experience, and strong analytical and writing skills. Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction is required, with Cravath‑level compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Prior patent litigation experience.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team oriented.
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Coordinate with ITC (Section 337) investigations and parallel district court proceedings.
• Draft high-quality briefs, motions, and client communications.
• Work with technical experts and master complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments.
• Involve PTAB proceedings, including IPRs and related filings.
• Engage in disputes involving SEPs/FRAND and standards (telecommunications, Wi‑Fi, video coding).

Skills

Patent litigation

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Collaboration

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation.

Very active with representing petitioners at the PTAB.
High scores for Transparency, Wellness Programs and Associate / Partner relations.
Included in Vault's list of Best Firms to Work For.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Prior patent litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.

The team seeks candidates who have experience with:

• Patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation
• ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings
• Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications
• Working with technical experts and quickly mastering complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments
• PTAB proceedings, including IPRs
• Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi Fi, video coding)

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.