Patent Litigation Associate

Mcguire • Chicago, IL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

McGuire Woods is seeking a Junior or Mid-Level Associate for its Patent Litigation Team. The intellectual property lawyers at McGuire Woods assist clients in developing, protecting, and leveraging commercially valuable ideas and information, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other creative assets to achieve their business objectives. The firm's intellectual property strength is recognized by leading legal guides and clients, with Chambers USA and U.S. News – Best Lawyers consistently ranking the practice as top-tier. Clients have described the team as "first-rate," "phenomenal," "intelligent, thoughtful and creative," and "top-notch litigators" capable of finding solutions where others cannot. The firm's partners are frequently sought for their insights on patent litigation and other IP-related developments by industry and legal publications. McGuire Woods offers comprehensive and sophisticated patent litigation solutions, both offensively and defensively, in competitor vs. competitor matters and in defense against non-practicing entities, helping clients navigate complex cases successfully and cost-effectively. Many lawyers hold advanced degrees in engineering and sciences, enabling rapid understanding of client technologies. The firm represents clients across diverse sectors of the global economy, including telecommunications, computer software and hardware, financial institutions, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• 2 - 7 years of patent litigation experience.
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering degree.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and sophisticated patent litigation solutions, offensively or defensively.
• Defend against lawsuits brought by non-practicing entities.
• Quickly learn and understand clients' technology, leveraging advanced degrees in engineering and sciences.
• Represent clients from virtually every sector of the global economy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level