Patent Litigation Associate Solicitor

EIP

Jan 7

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Legal
London

Requirements

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a scientific subject (highly desirable but not essential)
Training gained at a recognised legal practice
Exposure to large clients and significant patent litigation cases
Up to four years post qualification experience within intellectual property litigation either at a specialist IP law firm or another large firm, preferably with significant experience in patent litigation
An appropriate professional attitude (personable, well prepared, flexible and enthusiastic)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely, and the ability to structure a precise and coherent argument
Ability to manage significant workstreams on their own (although colleagues are available to provide advice and support), but also the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels
Ability to balance knowledge of intellectual property law against commercial requirements
Ability to work under pressure, which may be the result of competing and inflexible deadlines when working for more than one client at the same time
Excellent research and presentation skills
Self-motivation, and the ability to manage own workload
Meticulous attention to detail, and an analytical mind
Initiative and the ability to act independently

Responsibilities

Drafting a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, expert evidence and fact evidence
Attending client, counsel and expert meetings and participating as appropriate
Assisting with the preparation of cases
Drafting inter-partes correspondence
Contributing to case strategy and analysis
Attending hearings

FAQs

What is the role of a Patent Litigation Associate Solicitor at EIP?

The role involves supporting the patent litigation team by drafting legal documents, attending meetings, preparing cases, contributing to case strategy, and attending hearings.

What is the required experience for this position?

Candidates should have up to four years of post-qualification experience in intellectual property litigation, preferably with significant experience in patent litigation at a specialist IP law firm or a large firm.

Is a scientific degree necessary for this role?

While an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a scientific subject is highly desirable, it is not essential.

What is the seniority level for this position?

This position is for an Associate with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

How does the hybrid working arrangement function?

Employees work three days in the office and two days from home.

What benefits are offered to employees at EIP?

Benefits include a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays), private medical health care, free eye tests, an employee assistance programme, and more.

What is the work environment like at EIP?

EIP offers a friendly, progressive, and mutually supportive working environment with a smart casual dress policy and stylish modern offices.

Does EIP promote equal opportunities in hiring?

Yes, EIP is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of various perceived differences.

EIP

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters.

Law

Industry

51-200

Employees

2000

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We specialise in high-value and complex patent matters. Our multidisciplinary team combines patent attorneys, litigators and commercial IP lawyers in three of the world’s main patent markets - Germany, UK and USA and now also in the Nordics through our recent expansion into Sweden. Our patent drafting, prosecution and challenges practice obtains and defends high-value and complex patents for clients, and invalidates patents held by others during post-grant proceedings including oppositions at the European Patent Office (EPO). EIP’s litigation practice has built a strong reputation for quality and success amongst its competitors and clients, with a strong track record including success in a landmark ruling on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) from the UK Supreme Court. Increasingly our patent attorneys work closely with the litigation team in the UK and Germany providing additional technical expertise on large scale international patent litigation matters. We have represented clients in hundreds of oppositions before the EPO. We counsel clients on strategic patent portfolio development, and have implemented high-level IP strategies for some of the world’s largest companies. We also offer commercial advice on the exploitation and use of the full range of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) including patents, trademarks, design rights, copyright and other ancillary issues arising in relation to data protection and rights of privacy.