Represents clients in trademark, copyright, trade secret, patent, and inventorship disputes before U.S. courts, arbitration panels, the International Trade Commission, and the USPTO. The role requires strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and a degree in engineering or life sciences. Candidates need 2–4 years of intellectual property litigation experience and must work in a hybrid professional office environment.
JOB SUMMARY
The Litigation Associate will represent clients in trademark, copyright, trade secret, patent and inventorship disputes before U.S. courts, in arbitral proceedings, in the International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Qualified applications will have a degree in engineering or life sciences, as well as 2-4 years of IP litigation experience. Candidates must also have strong academic credentials, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
The expected salary range for this position is annually. $140,000 - $200,000 Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as education, experience, skills, professional background, and overall qualifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in a professional office environment. The firm currently operates on a hybrid work schedule, but we encourage regularly scheduled presence in the office environment, as we believe this to be an important and expected component of this position.
OTHER INFORMATION
We fully comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination against any qualified applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, marital, parental or veteran status, or disability as well as any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Current regulations relating to the deemed export of certain information and technologies with which we and our clients work require us to limit access to citizens of the United States and United States permanent residents. If you do not currently meet this status requirement, we cannot consider your application for employment at this time.
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