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Patent Litigation Associate AttorneyAshurst • London
Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Ashurst • London
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • 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).

This is a full-time, permanent role based in our London office with hybrid working.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site

About you:

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.

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