Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior associate to join its Intellectual Property Department in Palo Alto, California. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of IP litigation experience and will engage in innovative intellectual property matters within a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Engage in all aspects of litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal.
• Draft and review legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests.
• Research legal and technical issues related to patent claims, prior art, and infringement and invalidity issues.
• Support depositions, hearings, expert reports, and trials.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategies.
• Participate in patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO or qualified to sit for the patent bar.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Degree in a technical engineering or science field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice before the USPTO or qualified to sit for the patent bar.

Skills

• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with clients, experts, and internal teams.

Benefits

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
228 Hamilton Ave, 3rd Floor
Palo Alto
California
United States 94301
Phone : (650) 752-1500
Fax : (213) 895-7306