IP Litigation Associate - #22559 Houston

Vanguard-IP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a patent litigation associate in Houston. You will handle complex patent cases in federal court, coordinate ITC investigations and PTAB proceedings, and manage expert discovery with technical experts.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, prior patent litigation experience, and outstanding writing and analytical skills. Admission to the relevant jurisdiction is required; top academics are favored.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

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.