Nixon Peabody LLP - Patent Litigation Counsel (Multiple Offices)
Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is seeking to hire a patent litigation associate to join in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, or Washington, DC. We prepare complicated cases for trial from case initiation to closing arguments and through appeal. Qualified candidates will have at least ten years of patent litigation experience including significant experience with drafting and responding to pleadings, preparing infringement and invalidity claim charts, Markman and claim construction proceedings, patent specific fact and expert discovery, inter partes reviews and overall litigation strategy. Patent trial experience is a plus. USPTO admission and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or substantial experience litigating matters in these or similar disciplines, are highly desired. Direct responsibility will be required in the following areas: drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda and correspondence for use in state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings; drafting and responding to complex discovery requests; conferring, negotiating, and communicating with opposing counsel; preparing for, defending, and conducting depositions; preparing for trial and executing trial, including preparing exhibit lists, evidentiary objections, motions in limine and witness preparation and examination; preparing Federal Circuit appeal briefs; and supervising and training junior associates. Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client services.
In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary ranges for this position, depending on location, are as follows.
Chicago, IL: $350,000
Los Angeles, CA: $350,000
San Francisco, CA: $350,000
Washington, DC: $350,000
New York City, NY: $350,000
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