Partner- IP Litigation

Tucker Ellis LLP • Columbus, OH

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP, an Am Law 200 firm with a national footprint and 11 offices across the country, is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Partner to join our growing IP practice group. This is a strategic growth opportunity driven by increased demand in our patent and trademark litigation practices, with a particular emphasis on complex patent disputes.

We are seeking a collaborative, business-minded partner with deep experience in patent litigation and supporting experience in trademark litigation. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate, trusted advisor, and team-oriented leader who values collaboration within a full-service platform.

Candidates should have experience handling sophisticated IP disputes in federal court and, ideally, before administrative tribunals. While a portable book of business is strongly preferred, we are also open to partners with demonstrated growth potential who are eager to expand their practice within a nationally recognized IP litigation platform while also assisting with litigation that spins out from current IP clients at Tucker Ellis.

Tucker Ellis is a full-service, Am Law 200 firm with arobust and nationally integrated IP litigation practice, supporting clients across a wide range of industries.
Our culture emphasizescollaboration, client service, and long-term relationships, both internally and externally.
We offerlocation flexibility— this role may be based in any of our 11 offices or, for the right candidate, remotely from another U.S. location.
Partnersbenefitfrom comprehensive firm support, includingmarketing and business development, experienced paralegals, docketing, and administrative resources, allowing attorneys to focus on practicing law and growing their practices.
Tucker Ellis understands the IP practice is unique compared to otherareas of law and fully supports the IP practice group with specialized needs/tools without overburdening red tape typically seen at general practice firms that have IP attorneys.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of experienced IP litigators in a supportive, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment. We welcome lateral partner candidates who are interested in building long-term success while working closely with colleagues across practices and offices.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school andactive bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 8 years of IP litigation experience, with a primary focus onpatent litigationandadditionalexperience intrademark litigation.
• Experience managing all phases of IP litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, claim construction, expert discovery, and trial preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and grow client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, along with strong strategic judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Portable book of business strongly preferred, though not required for candidates with strong growth potential to develop business.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience, portable book of business, and other relevant factors, and may include a performance-based bonus structure.
• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees