We are seeking a high-calibre Patent Attorney or Lawyer - Litigation Associate to an excellent law firm - Intellectual Property team. This role is focused on high-stakes, business-critical patent disputes across technically complex industries, including [e.g., Life Sciences, Telecommunications, and Electronics, Mechancial]. You will work alongside industry-leading partners on precedent-setting actions before the High Court, Court of Appeal,.
Key Responsibilities
* Litigation Management: Support and lead workstreams on complex patent infringement and validity disputes, from pre-action correspondence to trial.
* Strategic Advisory: Provide commercially focused advice on Freedom to Operate (FTO), patentability, and enforcement strategies.
* Technical Analysis: Collaborate with experts to translate intricate scientific or engineering concepts into persuasive legal arguments.
* Cross-Border Coordination: Work with international counsel on multi-jurisdictional patent strategies.
* Drafting: Prepare high-quality pleadings, witness statements, and instructions to counsel and experts.
* You will work in a great law firm, offering exposure to top-tier, international patent disputes for [e.g., Blue-chip tech] clients.
* EPO Opposition Proceedings
* Litigation Support for infringement and nullity proceedings
* A supportive, environment that values work-life balance and curiosity.
* Clear pathways for career progression and support for further professional development