Junior Mechanical Patent Litigation Associate

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP in Reston, VA, seeks junior litigation associates with 1–3 years of patent litigation experience. Candidates should have a mechanical arts background and familiarity with computer technology, coding, and signal processing.

Exceptional writing skills and a mechanical engineering degree are required. The base pay range is $225,000–$260,000 per year, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of solid patent litigation experience.
• Mechanical arts background with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing.
• Exceptional writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft pleadings, discovery, and motion papers in patent litigation.
• Assist in complex IP disputes across the US, Germany, and the UK as part of a litigation team.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to prepare for hearings and appeals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Patent litigation experience

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

• The role involves researching and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motion papers in patent litigation.
• Requires experience in the mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related degree is required.
• Finnegan's litigation practice covers all aspects of IP-related disputes, including complex patent litigation, appeals, and high-profile trademark disputes, handling cases at all stages before courts and government agencies across the United States, Germany, and the UK.

Posting details

Finnegan’s Mechanical Practice is seeking junior litigation associates in our Reston office.

Successful candidates must have 1-3 years of solid patent litigation experience, including researching and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motion papers. Experience in the mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing. Exceptional writing skills are a must. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree required. Finnegan’s litigation practice covers all aspects of IP-related disputes, from complex patent litigation and appeals to high-profile trademark disputes. Our 230+ experienced litigators have handled hundreds of cases at all stages of litigation before courts and government agencies across the United States and in Germany and the UK. In the last five years, Finnegan has represented clients in more than 200 appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Whether enforcing IP rights or defending against infringement or trade secret misappropriation accusations, our litigation teams know the procedural intricacies and calculated risks to consider in business disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, advertising, and trade secrets.

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The base annual pay range for this role is between $225,000 - $260,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

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