Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Patent Litigation Focus | New York, NY- 381439

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier intellectual property law firm in New York is seeking a Post-Grant Proceedings Associate to join its patent litigation team. This role involves handling challenging matters before the PTAB. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of patent litigation experience, strong writing abilities, and a technical background in hard sciences or engineering. The firm offers a supportive culture with personal growth opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative, mentorship-driven culture

Health work-life balance

Robust training and development funding

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience handling patent litigation and post-grant proceedings.
• Admission (or eligibility) in New York, Massachusetts, or Washington, DC.
• Experience before the USPTO or strong knowledge of its procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patent claims and conduct in-depth invalidity assessments using prior art.
• Draft and support IPR and PGR petitions and related legal arguments.
• Coordinate expert witnesses, prepare expert testimony, and handle depositions.
• Develop oral arguments and advocate before the PTAB.
• Collaborate with seasoned attorneys on high-profile patent disputes.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Technical acumen in hard sciences or engineering

Strong legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Patent Litigation Focus | New York, NY- 381439

Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Patent Litigation Focus | New York, NY- 381439

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Practice area:- IP - Litigation - Electrical Engineering,IP - Litigation - Hard Science General

Keywords:- patent litigation, hard science patent, engineering patent dispute, software patent litigation, electrical patent case, mechanical patent litigation, computer-related IP litigation, technical patent trial

Post-Grant Proceedings Associate – Patent Litigation Focus | New York, NY

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A top-tier intellectual property law firm is seeking a Post-Grant Proceedings Associate to join its growing patent litigation team in New York. This is a unique opportunity to work on challenging matters involving inter partes and post-grant reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in a nationally respected IP practice.

For nine decades, this firm has been focusing exclusively on intellectual property. The firm has secured intellectual property rights in over 130 countries for clients. To provide the best results, the firm is dedicated to hiring and keeping the best people by investing in them over the long term.

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This New York legal job is ideal for attorneys with 2–5 years of experience handling patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. Candidates should possess excellent writing skills and technical acumen in hard sciences or engineering.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze patent claims and conduct in-depth invalidity assessments using prior art

• Draft and support IPR and PGR petitions and related legal arguments

• Coordinate expert witnesses, prepare expert testimony, and handle depositions

• Develop oral arguments and advocate before the PTAB

• Collaborate with seasoned attorneys on high-profile patent disputes

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Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• 2–5 years of experience in PTAB proceedings or patent litigation

• Admission (or eligibility) in New York, Massachusetts, or Washington, DC

• Experience before the USPTO or strong knowledge of its procedures

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills

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Preferred Credentials:

• Technical background in electrical engineering or hard sciences

• Admission to practice before the USPTO

• Experience managing technical expert testimony and depositions

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Culture & Firm Appeal:

This respected IP-focused firm has built a legacy of excellence over nine decades, serving innovative clients across over 130 countries. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative, mentorship-driven culture, supported by robust training, development funding, and long-term career investment. Associates enjoy a healthy work-life balance and personalized growth opportunities in an intellectually stimulating environment.

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Why This Role Is Unique:

• Direct involvement in PTAB proceedings and advanced patent litigation

• Opportunity to contribute to landmark IP cases in cutting-edge industries

• Access to world-class resources in a firm dedicated exclusively to IP law

• Highly supportive, technically strong environment focused on associate growth

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