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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
IP Litigation Associate Attorney (36 years)
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An Intellectual Property Lawyer is a legal professional who works closely with businesses, guiding them through the process of acquiring, protecting and using intellectual property such as patents and copyrights
$206,354 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
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Job Description
Sheppard is seeking an IP Litigation Associate Attorney (3-6 years) to join our nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position is open to all Sheppard offices, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C., San Diego (Del Mar), San Francisco, or Silicon Valley. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is a recognized leader in protecting and maximizing intellectual property rights, with more than 140 IP attorneys worldwide. We represent Fortune 50 and multinational companies, as well as innovative start-ups, across technology, consumer products, and life sciences in their most critical disputes. The team seeks candidates who have experience with: Patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications Working with technical experts and quickly mastering complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments PTAB proceedings, including IPRs Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi‑Fi, video coding) Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school 3-6 years of patent litigation experience Strong academic credentials Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required. Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. The annual salary range for this position is $260,000-$390,000.