Patent Attorney

Jobot

📍Washington, DC
Posted May 24, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Patent Attorney

Company

Jobot

Location

Washington, DC

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4414858213

Job Description

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Job details:

Patent Litigation | PTAB Heavy Docket, ITC Exposure
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Eric Hills

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Salary: $170,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us:
A nationally recognized intellectual property litigation group is seeking an associate attorney to join its patent litigation team with a strong emphasis on PTAB proceedings and or ITC Section 337 investigations.

This role offers hands on experience in high stakes patent disputes involving complex technologies and sophisticated clients. Associates will work closely with experienced trial teams across multiple forums, including the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and federal district courts.

Why join us?
Do you want to work with some of the nation’s best Clients AND enjoy time at home with family? We do too!

Meaningful Work!

Best in Class Firm!

Competitive Compensation Package!

Complete Benefits Package!

Flexible Work Schedules!

Accelerated Career Growth!

Fun Company Activities!

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Job Details
What You Will Do

  • Represent patent owners and petitioners in PTAB proceedings including IPRs and post grant reviews

  • Participate in ITC Section 337 investigations from discovery through hearing and appeal

  • Draft briefs, motions, expert discovery materials, and appellate filings

  • Develop invalidity, infringement, and enforceability positions across technical subject areas

  • Collaborate closely with senior litigators and technical experts on strategy and execution

What They Are Looking For

  • JD from a strong law school with excellent academic credentials

  • 2 to 6 years of patent litigation experience

  • Meaningful exposure to PTAB proceedings and or ITC litigation

  • Degree in engineering, computer science, physics, or a hard science strongly preferred

  • Superior legal writing, analytical, and case management skills

  • Admission or eligibility for admission in DC or a U.S. jurisdiction

Why This Role

  • Sophisticated PTAB and ITC docket with national visibility

  • Deep bench of experienced IP litigators and technical practitioners

  • High level of associate responsibility and mentorship

  • Collegial and intellectually rigorous environment

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants to build a long term practice focused on advanced patent litigation before the USPTO and ITC while working directly with leaders in the field.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Walk me through your approach to developing an invalidity position in an IPR versus how you might approach it in federal district court litigation.
  • 2.What are the key strategic and procedural differences you consider when participating in an ITC Section 337 investigation compared to traditional district court litigation?
  • 3.How do you collaborate with technical experts to develop expert discovery materials and ensure their testimony supports your infringement or invalidity positions?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to manage a heavy docket of PTAB filings while simultaneously meeting deadlines in a district court or ITC case.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to draft a complex brief on a technology you were initially unfamiliar with. How did you get up to speed?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you worked closely with a senior litigator on case strategy and how your contribution impacted the execution.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are representing a petitioner in an IPR, and the patent owner files a motion to amend the claims. How do you quickly evaluate and respond to this motion?
  • 2.During the early stages of an ITC investigation, you discover a potential issue with the client's domestic industry evidence that could severely weaken their case. How do you handle this?

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PTABITCSection 337IPRPost-Grant ReviewPatent LitigationInvalidityInfringementExpert DiscoveryAppellate FilingsClaim ConstructionEngineering Degree

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