Dykema · 4 hours ago
IP Litigation Associate (Multiple Locations)
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$170K/yr - $195K/yr
3+ years expDykema’s Intellectual Property Group is seeking an IP Litigation Associate with 3–4 years of experience. The role focuses on patent and other intellectual property litigation in federal court, involving all phases of litigation, from pleadings through trial preparation.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Managing all phases of litigation, from pleadings through dispositive motions and trial preparation
Handling intellectual property litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, and working with experts
Advising clients on clearance, validity, infringement, and enforcement of patent and other intellectual property rights
Qualification
Required
3–4 years of experience in IP litigation
At least two years of law firm experience handling intellectual property litigation
Experience with legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs
Experience managing discovery and working with experts
Demonstrated excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
Admission to the State Bar or the ability to immediately waive in
Preferred
Experience litigating matters in federal court
Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Familiarity with patent prosecution, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications
Experience with a variety of technical areas, including mechanical, electromechanical, software, and/or electrical inventions
Benefits
Realistic path to partnership
Multiple mentoring opportunities
Direct partner and client access
Competitive billing expectations
Billable credit for pro bono work and approved firm activities
Structured professional development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive culture
Company
Dykema
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Chief Financial Officer
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