Seeking Patent Litigation Associates
with 1-6 years in patent litigation.
Firms pays on a Lockstep Salary Structure
Academic Requirements
Outstanding achievement, including law school record, references, and proven litigation and writing skills. Our lawyers generally ranked high in their class at top tier law schools. A technical degree or work experience is preferred.
Admission to CA bar
Preferred but not required initially. Patent Office registration is a plus, but not necessary. T
Type of experience
Strong understanding of the patent laws.
Type of work
Our cases cover a range of technologies for a range of clients. Recently, our patent practice has focused on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, software, and computer networks.
Level of responsibility
Depends on the associate and the particular case, but typically associates will be heavily involved in overall strategizing, briefing, and depositions, as well as trial.
Degree of client contact
Typically, a considerable amount.
Travel
Depends, but as our clients are located throughout the country, travel is sometimes necessary.
Billable hours
We have no formal billable hour requirement. Our lawyers work hard. Commitment to the firm, clients and matters is what counts.
Candidates encouraged to apply
Associates from nationally prestigious law firms with a focus on patent litigation. Our firm is particularly interested in attorneys who would contribute to the diversity of the firm and the profession and highly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Practice Area Summary
Our firm handles significant patent infringement matters for a wide variety of clients. Our cases to date have involved biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, computer software, computer hardware components, computer connectivity and networks, satellite technology, mechanical devices, telecommunications technology, and semiconductor technology.
Benefits of coming to Firm
Among the most interesting and cutting-edge patent litigation in the country; loyal and committed clients; early opportunity and responsibility, great lawyers to work with; an open, collegial, and progressive firm environment; terrific profit per partner and associate compensation history.
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