Patent Litigation Attorney

Illapa Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive, market-based compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

A global law firm based in Dallas is seeking a mid-to-senior-level associate for its Intellectual Property team, emphasizing patent work. The role involves supporting complex IP disputes, including patent litigation and prosecution, while collaborating with cross-border teams on strategic projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in patent matters and excellent research and writing skills. The firm offers competitive compensation, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with patent prosecution or transactional patent work is a plus.
• Background in patent litigation or disputes.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple assignments.
• Admission to the Texas Bar or ability to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Support complex IP disputes including patent, trademark, and copyright matters.
• Assist with patent prosecution and related transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams and contribute to major litigation and strategic projects.

Skills

Background in patent matters

Strong research skills

Strong writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Admission to the Texas Bar

Job description

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This global law firm operates across major financial and innovation hubs worldwide and is known for guiding leading companies through sophisticated intellectual property matters. With a deeply integrated international platform, the firm emphasizes collaboration across offices, practical solutions, and a commitment to understanding each client’s business. Its attorneys advise multinational brand owners in industries spanning technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, luxury goods, media, transportation, and more.

About the Practice

The Intellectual Property group assists clients with the full lifecycle of their IP assets, from acquisition and protection to enforcement, licensing, and strategic commercialization. The team handles complex cross-border disputes, patent strategy and prosecution, trademark and copyright matters, trade secret issues, and related commercial challenges. With more than five decades of experience and a global network of attorneys, the practice offers robust support on high-stakes and multijurisdictional IP matters.

Opportunity

The Dallas office is seeking a mid-to-senior-level associate to join its Intellectual Property team, with a focus on patent work. The role includes supporting complex IP disputes, such as patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and false advertising matters, while also assisting with patent prosecution and patent-related transactions. Associates in this practice gain exposure to high-impact work, collaboration with cross-border teams, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to major litigation and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Background in patent matters, including litigation or disputes
• Experience with patent prosecution or transactional patent work is a plus
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple assignments
• Admission to the Texas Bar or ability to waive in

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers competitive, market-based compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development through mentorship, training, and collaboration across its global platform.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume for confidential consideration.