Mechanical Patent Litigator: Tech & Signal Processing

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP seeks a candidate with strong experience in mechanical‑arts patent litigation. The role covers case strategy development, managing fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, and preparing witnesses for trial.

A mechanical engineering degree is required, with knowledge of computer technology, coding and signal processing valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding and signal processing.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• Experience in complex patent litigation in US courts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy for mechanical patent litigation.
• Manage fact and expert discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Prepare witnesses and develop validity and invalidity contentions.
• Support trial teams across case phases.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Patent litigation

Case strategy

Deposition

Expert discovery

Witness preparation

Validity contentions

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Job description

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP seeks a candidate with strong experience in mechanical‑arts patent litigation. The role covers case strategy development, managing fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, and preparing witnesses for trial.

A mechanical engineering degree is required, with knowledge of computer technology, coding and signal processing valued.