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IP Litigation Associate Partner

280K–375K
Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead complex patent trademark copyright and trade secret disputes for innovative clients across multiple industries. Manage litigation from pre-suit investigations through appeal while delivering strong advocacy outcomes.

What You'll Do8

  • 1Manage intellectual property litigation matters through all phases including pre-suit investigations pleadings discovery motion practice trial and appeal
  • 2Handle patent trademark copyright and trade secret disputes in federal courts and administrative forums
  • 3Draft and argue dispositive motions claim construction briefs and other substantive filings
  • 4Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
  • 5Develop and execute case strategy including damages analysis and expert coordination
  • 6Work directly with clients in-house counsel and technical experts
  • 7Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support teams
  • 8Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management efforts

Requirements9

  • 1J.D. from an accredited law school active bar membership in good standing
  • 25-8+ years of intellectual property litigation experience
  • 3Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing research and oral advocacy skills
  • 4Experience managing sophisticated litigation matters with increasing responsibility
  • 5Preferred patent litigation and technology-related dispute experience
  • 6Trial arbitration or appellate experience
  • 7Prior work before PTAB TTAB or ITC
  • 8Technical degree or industry-specific intellectual property expertise
  • 9Portable business or demonstrated client development experience for partner-level candidates

Salary Insight

$280 - $375k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

Legal WritingResearchOral AdvocacyLitigation ManagementCase Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development
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