Global litigation firm with a dedicated life sciences practice

Patent Litigation Associate

San FranciscoHybrid$225K - $435KAssociateIntellectual PropertyReferral bonus eligible

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Life sciences companies facing bet-the-company patent disputes need litigators who can dissect complex technology and argue it persuasively in court. You will draft claim construction briefs, take and defend depositions, and manage discovery in high-stakes district court and ITC matters. This role demands real trial preparation, not just document review.

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