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patent litigator

Ashurst, City of Westminster

patent litigator

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Ashurst, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 8 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • Running and supporting UK patent litigation, including technical analysis, evidence, strategy and case management.
  • Advising clients on patent enforcement, validity, infringement and freedom - to - operate issues.
  • Contributing to multi - jurisdictional dispute coordination with US and European colleagues.
  • Potential to advise on a broad range of IP matters (trade marks, copyright, designs, confidential information, passing off).
  • Supporting transactional and advisory IP work where relevant.
  • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
  • Supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team (for senior candidates).

    The successful candidate will have:
  • A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or barrister with strong academic credentials.
  • Mid - senior level experience (typically 3-7 PQE, though all levels considered based on merit).
  • Solid experience in patent litigation, ideally gained at a leading international or specialist IP firm.
  • A scientific or technical background (e.g., life sciences, chemistry, engineering, computer science, physics) is preferred.
  • Experience with pharmaceutical and medical devices regulation (e.g., SPCs, regulatory data and market exclusivity rights) is an advantage but not essential.
  • Experience advising on other IP rights (trade marks, designs, copyright) is highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to engage with technically complex subject matter.
  • Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills and a commercial mindset.
  • Motivated, collaborative and able to take responsibility on matters while working within a supportive team environment.

    At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world.For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.
    • What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?
  • Flexible work options - part-time, working from home and additional leave
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
  • Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs
    • The Opportunity: Ashurst Perkins Coie's London office is seeking a talented and ambitious patent litigator to join its expanding Intellectual Property practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading US law firm with a strong global IP litigation platform, acting on complex, high-value and often cross - border disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients across a broad range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/patent-litigator-127363552
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