The Role
The Patent Litigation Associate will represent clients in patent litigation, participate in ITC investigations and PTAB proceedings, draft motions and briefs, and engage in discovery, working closely with partners.
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Patent Litigation Associate – Mid-Level (3–5 Years)
Texas | Multiple Office Locations
Join a Top-Tier IP Litigation Team with Responsibility:
A leading AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a mid-level Patent Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized intellectual property litigation group. This team is built for hands-on experience, offering a strong partner-to-associate ratio and direct access to senior litigators on high-stakes matters.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in patent litigation matters in U.S. district courts.
- Participate in ITC investigations and PTAB proceedings.
- Draft substantive motions, briefs, and case strategy materials.
- Take an active role in fact and expert discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
- Work closely with partners on case strategy, client interaction, and key decisions.
- Contribute to matters that often move toward trial or final hearing.
Why This Opportunity:
- Meaningful, hands-on experience from day one - not siloed or back-end work.
- Work directly with partners, not layers of senior associates.
- Strong partner-to-associate ratio, allowing for mentorship and real responsibility.
- Opportunities for early deposition, hearing, and trial involvement.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and high-value disputes.
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package.
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Requirements
- 3–5 years of patent litigation experience at a law firm.
- Experience representing both patent owners and accused infringers.
- Exposure to district court litigation, with ITC and/or PTAB experience preferred.
- Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
- USPTO registration is a plus, but not required.
- Strong academic credentials with excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Admitted to the Texas Bar (required).
Benefits
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of patent litigation experience at a law firm.
- Experience representing both patent owners and accused infringers.
- Exposure to district court litigation, ITC and/or PTAB experience preferred.
- Technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
- Strong academic credentials with excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Admitted to the Texas Bar.
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The Company
What We Do
MNF Global is a legal search firm that specializes in the lateral placement of attorneys and patent agents in practice areas such as IP, patent, technology, corporate, and litigation.
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