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Norton Rose Fulbright · 1 day ago

IP Disputes | Lawyer (Electrical Engineering)

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm known for its strategic focus and innovative culture. They are seeking a lawyer with experience in intellectual property disputes, particularly in patent litigation, to manage significant cases and provide legal opinions on various aspects of intellectual property.

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Responsibilities

Admitted and in good standing with the Texas State Bar and USPTO

Minimum of 3 years of experience in intellectual property disputes with a strong focus on patent litigation

Technical degree required, with a strong preference for Electrical Engineering; additional technical expertise in telecommunications, electronics, and Internet technologies is highly valued

Proven ability to manage significant cases, including strategy development and client communication

Verbal and written communication skills, including drafting briefs, motions, and other pleadings in accordance with court rules and deadlines

Experience providing legal opinions on infringement, validity, and enforceability of intellectual property

Qualification

Patent litigation experienceElectrical Engineering degreeTelecommunications expertiseClient communicationAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Admitted and in good standing with the Texas State Bar and USPTO

Minimum of 3 years of experience in intellectual property disputes with a strong focus on patent litigation

Technical degree required, with a strong preference for Electrical Engineering

Proven ability to manage significant cases, including strategy development and client communication

Verbal and written communication skills, including drafting briefs, motions, and other pleadings in accordance with court rules and deadlines

Experience providing legal opinions on infringement, validity, and enforceability of intellectual property

Preferred

Additional technical expertise in telecommunications, electronics, and Internet technologies is highly valued

Benefits

Carrot Fertility: Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.

Vacation Award: Earn a $2,500 vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.

Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership, Lyra mental health support (8 free therapy or coaching sessions), and Spot Pet Insurance for your furry companions.

Business Development Support: Reimbursement for relationship-building activities.

Executive Coaching: Eligible lawyers with 250+ BD hours receive firm-sponsored coaching.

Pro Bono & Volunteer Time: All non-partner lawyers receive 8 hours of firm time per year for community service.

Referral Bonus: Earn $50,000 for referring top-tier legal talent who join the firm.

Access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.

Minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm.

Generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren).

11 Firm holidays.

Company

Norton Rose Fulbright

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Norton Rose Fulbright provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.

Founded in 2011

Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL

5001-10000 employees

http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/in

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