Mid-Level Mechanical Patent Litigation Associate

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

Overview

• The role involves substantial patent litigation within Finnegan's mechanical practice group, encompassing case strategy development, managing fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, preparing witnesses, developing validity and invalidity contentions, and supporting trial teams.
• Candidates are required to have experience in mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing.
• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is a prerequisite for this position.
• Finnegan's litigation practice has a broad scope, handling complex patent litigation, appeals, and high-profile trademark disputes across various courts and government agencies in the US, Germany, and the UK, including over 200 appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the last five years.