Patent Litigation Lawyer

A leading commercial law firm with a well-regarded Intellectual Property practice is seeking to strengthen its London team. The firm advises a sophisticated client base on complex IP issues across technically demanding industries, taking a practical and commercially focused approach that supports clients' wider strategic objectives. The environment is collaborative, intellectually rigorous and committed to long-term professional development.

The Role

This opportunity is for a mid-level Associate with three to five years' post-qualification experience to join an established IP team specialising in contentious patent matters. The role has a strong emphasis on technology and communications-related patent litigation, with exposure to technically complex disputes and advisory work. You will apply your legal and technical expertise to help clients achieve commercially effective outcomes while working closely with experienced IP partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of contentious intellectual property matters, with a focus on patent litigation
• Acting on technology and communications patent disputes across technically complex industries
• Advising on related patent law issues including patent licensing disputes, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND matters
• Providing strategic, practical and commercially focused advice aligned with clients' business objectives
• Applying technical background and litigation experience to deliver a first-class service to clients
• Advising on both contentious and non-contentious IP matters as required
• Supporting partners in the development and growth of the IP practice
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines and jurisdictions on complex matters

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' post-qualification experience in Intellectual Property
• Proven experience in patent litigation, ideally within a recognised IP or commercial practice
• Strong academic background, ideally with a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Ideally completed the Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Practice
• Solid understanding of the structure and operation of a commercial law firm
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of patent litigation issues and jurisdictions
• Strong commercial awareness and a desire to support practice development and firm strategy
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical expertise through continuous learning

Apply today or contact Antony Setford for more information.