Patent Associate 21950 San Diego

Vanguard-IP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a candidate experienced in patent litigation, particularly in federal district court and ITC investigations. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and have strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.

The ideal applicant will be collaborative and can efficiently draft high-quality legal documents while working with technical experts to present persuasive arguments.

Qualifications

• Experience with patent litigation in federal district court.
• Experience with ITC (Section 337) investigations.
• Ability to draft high-quality legal documents.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

ITC investigations coordination

Drafting legal documents

Collaboration with technical experts

Understanding of SEPs/FRAND

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Requirements

Seeking 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)

Additional requirements include the following:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.