IP Litigation Associate - #22557 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP, based in Washington, DC, seeks a qualified patent litigation attorney to join a high-caliber team handling complex matters before federal courts, the ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and proven experience drafting briefs and managing case strategy in patent disputes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Prior patent litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong academic credentials.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

PTAB

ITC investigations

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.