Patent Litigation Associate/Senior Associate

The group sits within a broader IP and innovation-focused environment and works with a wide range of clients across the innovation economy - including global technology and pharmaceutical companies, high-growth ventures and owner-managed businesses.

Client Details

The team is one of the fastest-growing practices in the UK patent litigation market and continues to expand following significant client wins. Current instructions are concentrated across pharmaceutical, electro-mechanical and software-related patent disputes.

Description

• Handling a broad range of patent disputes in the High Court, IPEC and UPC.
• Advising on related issues including SPCs, FRAND matters, and freedom-to-operate assessments.
• Supporting commercial disputes with an IP angle, including licensing, contractual issues, and related tort claims.
• Contributing to wider team activities including business development, client care, training, knowledge sharing and internal projects.
• Engaging with colleagues across innovation-focused departments and participating in broader firm initiatives.

Profile

• 4-8 years' PQE in contentious IP within private practice.
• Strong patent litigation experience, with solid procedural knowledge (including familiarity with major civil procedure resources).
• Genuine enthusiasm for patent litigation and long-term career development in the field.
• Science background beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent technical and commercial client-care skills.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Confident managing a varied workload and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to business development and self-development.
• Completion of, or interest in completing, the Oxford IP Diploma (or comparable training).

Job Offer

• High-Quality, High-Impact Work
• Full Lifecycle Patent Experience
• Rapidly Growing Practice