IP Litigation Associate - #22559 Houston

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation.

Very active with representing petitioners at the PTAB.
High scores for Transparency, Wellness Programs and Associate / Partner relations.
Included in Vault's list of Best Firms to Work For.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Prior patent litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.

The team seeks candidates who have experience with:

• Patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation
• ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings
• Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications
• Working with technical experts and quickly mastering complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments
• PTAB proceedings, including IPRs
• Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi Fi, video coding)

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.