Patent Litigation Associate — Elite IP, PTAB & ITC

Vanguard-IP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP seeks a qualified patent litigation attorney to join its AmLaw 100–level team in Palo Alto. The role focuses on high-stakes patent matters, including litigation and ITC work, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams to develop persuasive legal arguments.

The ideal candidate has a JD, prior patent litigation experience, and strong analytical and writing skills. Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction is required, with Cravath‑level compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Prior patent litigation experience.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team oriented.
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motions, and trial prep.
• Coordinate with ITC (Section 337) investigations and parallel district court proceedings.
• Draft high-quality briefs, motions, and client communications.
• Work with technical experts and master complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments.
• Involve PTAB proceedings, including IPRs and related filings.
• Engage in disputes involving SEPs/FRAND and standards (telecommunications, Wi‑Fi, video coding).

Skills

Patent litigation

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Collaboration

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Vanguard-IP seeks a qualified patent litigation attorney to join its AmLaw 100–level team in Palo Alto. The role focuses on high-stakes patent matters, including litigation and ITC work, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams to develop persuasive legal arguments.

The ideal candidate has a JD, prior patent litigation experience, and strong analytical and writing skills. Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction is required, with Cravath‑level compensation offered.