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Patent Associate #21953 Dallas
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A Patent Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm handles patent litigation in federal district court and at the PTAB, including ITC investigations, IPR proceedings, and SEP/FRAND disputes, drafting briefs and motions while coordinating with technical experts.
About this role
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
Seeking 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)
Additional requirements include the following:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.
SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.
Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.
Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.
We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.
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.
**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.
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