IP Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

IP Litigation Associate

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Our firm is a well established practice serving public and private clients in a wide range of disputes and transactions across the United States and around the world. With offices spanning major domestic markets and an international presence, our attorneys handle sophisticated work across practice areas including life sciences, energy and environment, intellectual property, international arbitration, corporate, and complex litigation. We have earned consistent recognition from Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, U.S. News Best Law Firms, and Legal 500, with multiple national tier rankings and dozens of attorneys ranked among the best in their fields. Joining our team means contributing to a respected, collaborative practice known for high caliber work, meaningful client relationships, and a commitment to excellence.

Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated IP Litigation Associate to join a busy intellectual property practice representing life sciences and technology clients, research institutions, and biopharma companies. The Associate will handle contested matters involving patents, trade secrets, licensing and contract disputes, support USPTO and district court proceedings, and work closely with inventors and in-house counsel to develop litigation strategy and manage case execution. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in IP disputes and life-science technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from intake through trial support, including drafting pleadings, motions, and trial briefs
• Conduct detailed fact and expert discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and coordinating depositions
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, and prepare hearing and trial materials
• Coordinate and support inter partes review (IPR), PTAB and other USPTO proceedings in collaboration with prosecution teams
• Work with technical and scientific experts on claim construction, invalidity and infringement analyses, and expert reports
• Advise clients on inventorship, licensing strategy, trade secret protection, and contract disputes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including patent prosecutors, licensing specialists, and client in-house counsel to align litigation and business objectives
• Manage case budgets and timelines, supervise junior associates and paralegals, and maintain strong client communication
• Participate in business development, client pitches, and provide practical counseling to clients about litigation risk and resolution options

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3+ years of litigation experience as an attorney in intellectual property (preferred) matters
• Demonstrated experience in litigation drafting, discovery management, deposition preparation, and motion practice
• Hands-on experience with patent litigation and familiarity with USPTO proceedings (IPR/PTAB) preferred
• Knowledge of patents, trade secrets, licensing agreements, and contract disputes; experience counseling clients on inventorship issues a plus
• Exposure to life sciences, biopharma, or research institution clients, or a technical/ scientific background in biology, chemistry or related fields preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with attention to detail and deadlines
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with experts, in-house counsel, and cross-disciplinary teams
• Comfortable managing multiple matters, budgeting, and mentoring junior team members
• Commitment to professional development and contributing to firm growth through client service and business development activities

Benefits

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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