Patent Litigation Associate/Senior Associate
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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