Patent Litigation Counsel

A Washington, DC-based law firm is actively seeking a seasoned attorney with extensive patent litigation experience to join its intellectual property team. The role offers the opportunity to take on lead responsibilities in complex patent litigation matters, including pre-trial strategy, trial execution, and appellate work. This position is ideal for a legal professional eager to play a pivotal role in high-stakes patent disputes while mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Duties

Lead and manage all stages of patent litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal

Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions

Prepare infringement and invalidity contentions and manage claim construction (Markman) proceedings

Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses

Develop and execute litigation strategy across venues including district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB (inter partes reviews)

Draft briefs for trial and Federal Circuit appeals

Collaborate with clients, co-counsel, and internal legal teams to drive case strategy and execution

Supervise, mentor, and train junior legal staff and associates

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in patent litigation

Proven background managing patent cases at the district court level and through appeal

Familiarity with inter partes review (IPR) proceedings

Significant experience handling technical patent matters in the fields of electronics or computer science

Prior first-chair or substantial second-chair trial involvement preferred

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred

Certifications

ActiveBar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

USPTO registration (preferred)

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities

Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal skills for client and team engagement

Job Location

Washington, DC

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
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