A nationally recognized Supreme Court & Appellate practice is seeking a lateral associate with a strong background in patent appeals and intellectual property. The practice maintains a busy docket of bet-the-company and industry-changing appeals, along with a market-leading "appellate eyes at trial" practice focused on key motions and issue preservation at the trial court level.

The role concentrates on Federal Circuit patent appeals, patent cases handled in an "appellate eyes" capacity, and other IP matters across the high-tech and life-sciences sectors. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious about complex technical subject matter and eager to work on the highest-profile cases in a collegial, informal, diverse, and team-oriented environment.

J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to at least one state bar; Federal Circuit admission preferred
5–7 years of experience in appellate litigation, with a focus on patent and IP appeals
Prior clerkship experience, especially with the Federal Circuit or a district court with a significant patent docket
Demonstrated experience drafting appellate briefs and substantive motions in patent or IP matters
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with an ability to distill complex technical and legal issues into clear, persuasive arguments
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
Experience with life-sciences patent matters (including Hatch-Waxman, BPCIA, or direct-competitor cases) preferred but not required

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