Cooley LLP./Palo Alto, CA

Someone who has more than a cocktail party level understanding of patent law, isn't afraid to stand up in court or take a deposition (and preferably has actually done both), is comfortable speaking directly with clients and opposing counsel, enjoys thinking creatively and working on a team, and is willing to actively participate in the strategic development of the case.

3rd or 4th Year Associate

Desired Experience—3-4 Years of significant patent litigation experience participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting discovery requests and pleadings; possessing a strong foundation in procedural matters; assisting in deposition and hearing preparations. Ideal candidates will have: (i) undergraduate or masters degree in electrical engineering, computer science and/or physics; (ii) experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm; and (iii) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution.

Expected Responsibilities – preparing and filing complaints, answers, and counterclaims, and the associated pre-filing diligence; drafting discovery requests and responses, and participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including expert discovery; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; analyzing and understanding technology and patent issues, including claim construction; and supporting trial the teams.

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