IP Litigation Associate - #22558 New York

Vanguard-IP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP, a premier AmLaw 100 firm with Cravath-level compensation, seeks an experienced patent litigator in New York. The successful candidate will handle high-stakes patent disputes from fact development through trial, coordinate related ITC and PTAB matters, and draft persuasive briefs and motions.

Strong academic credentials, a JD from an accredited school, and active bar admission are required. Excellent analytical and writing skills, and the ability to collaborate in a team, are

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the relevant jurisdiction to practice law.
• Prior patent litigation experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent litigation in federal district court from fact development through trial preparation.
• Coordinate with ITC investigations and PTAB proceedings where applicable.
• Draft briefs, motions, and client communications of high quality.
• Work with technical experts to master complex technologies for persuasive arguments.
• Manage IP disputes involving SEPs/FRAND and standards (telecom, Wi-Fi, video coding).

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

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.