IP&T Litigation Associate

Dentons; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 265,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Dentons US LLP seeks an associate with 4-7 years of patent litigation experience to join our IP and Technology practice in a role working with partners across the U.S. The position involves significant client contact and responsibility across a broad range of IP matters.

The candidate will draft pleadings, manage discovery, coordinate with experts, and participate in trials, hearings, and appeals, including PTAB and ITC proceedings. Salary ranges from $265,000 to $420,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of litigation experience is required.
• Experience in patent and ITC litigation preferred.
• Washington, DC/DC Bar eligibility may be required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Litigation focused on patents, trade secret, false advertising, unfair competition, and other IP rights in federal courts and before the USITC.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings and motions, appellate briefs, and correspondence with counsel.
• Working with experts, including assisting in preparing reports.
• Assisting with discovery in litigation, including document discovery, written discovery, and taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and assisting with jury and bench trials and administrative hearings.
• Preparing for, assisting in, and arguing in motion arguments, trials, and appellate arguments in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including administrative hearings before the PTAB and ITC.
• Dispute settlement strategies, including mediation and other types of dispute resolution.
• Conducting and assisting in PTAB proceedings and matters before the ITC.
• Conducting and managing legal research and writing

Skills

Litigation experience

Patent ITC experience

Strong academic credentials

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate with excellent academic credentials and 4-7 years of patent litigation experience to join our dynamic Intellectual Property and Technology practice. The person hired for this position will work closely with partners across the U.S., will be a key member of the team, and can expect to assume responsibility, including significant client contact, for a wide variety of related IP work, including:

• Litigation focused on patents, trade secret, false advertising, unfair competition, and other IP rights in federal courts and before the USITC
• Drafting and responding to pleadings and motions, appellate briefs, and correspondence with counsel
• Working with experts, including assisting in preparing reports
• Assisting with discovery in litigation, including document discovery, written discovery, and taking and defending depositions
• Preparing for and assisting with jury and bench trials and administrative hearings
• Preparing for, assisting in, and arguing in motion arguments, trials, and appellate arguments in state and federal trial and appellate courts, including administrative hearings before the PTAB and ITC
• Dispute settlement strategies, including mediation and other types of dispute resolution
• Conducting and assisting in PTAB proceedings and matters before the ITC
• Conducting and managing legal research and writing

This position offers ample training and mentorship opportunities within a collaborative, multi-office IP litigation team of dedicated lawyers who have an unparalleled track record of success. We take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that provides a broader perspective on how intellectual property issues affect key legal and business decisions. Our IP&T team regularly collaborates with other Dentons practice areas—including litigation, licensing, corporate law, venture technology, franchising, advertising, international trade, antitrust, and tax—to advise our clients strategically and comprehensively.

Pursuant with states’ laws, the salary range for this position is $265,000 to $420,000 based on experience. Based on years of experience, Dentons US LLP associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Possesses superb written communications skills and an ability to produce written work product that is concise and effective
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
• Has strong analytical skills and an ability to offer unique perspectives on complex issues
• Has strong interpersonal and oral communication skills

Technical skills

• 4-7 years of litigation experience is required
• Strong academic credentials are required
• Experience in patent and ITC litigation
• Patent Bar, background in science or engineering preferred

Other requirements

• Should be licensed to practice law in the state of hire and be in good standing
• Washington, DC candidates may also be licensed in any US state or territory if they are also eligible to waive into the Washington DC Bar pursuant to DC Court of Appeals Rule 46 and agree to apply for an Exception to admission

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.