Associate Attorney - Intellectual Property

Lippes Mathias, LLP is seeking an associate with 3 to 8 years of intellectual property litigation experience to join its New York City office of its national IP litigation practice. This associate should have a passion for intellectual property litigation and be willing to learn, grow, take on responsibility, have direct client contact, conduct depositions, and make court appearances.

The associate will be involved in all aspects of IP litigation from inception through trial and appeal. Our cases include trademark, patent, copyright, unfair competition, trade secret, Hatch-Waxman proceedings in the Federal District Courts, Circuit Courts of Appeal and State Courts throughout the U.S. as well as proceedings before the International Trade Commission and in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

 

Requirements include membership in good standing in the New York State Bar, a minimum of 3 years of IP litigation experience, ability to be present in the NYC office at least 4 days per week and to travel when needed, good writing and public speaking skills, and while a science or engineering degree is helpful it is not required. You will need to be a good team player and have the desire and ability to take on growing responsibilities in addition to research and drafting to include direct client contact, leading the discovery process, taking and defending depositions and appearing in Court and before other tribunals.

Salary range depending on experience: $110,000 - $170,000 DOE This is a good faith estimate for the position based on location and minimum criteria. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

 

Full time employees are also eligible for a year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following hire; immediate eligibility for the firm’s 401(k) and profit sharing plan; firm-arranged parking at our downtown locations; firm-paid long-term disability coverage for all employees; and firm-provided life and AD&D insurance for staff.

Founded in 1965 in Buffalo, New York, Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with 17 offices and nearly 230 attorneys. We grow and thrive every day by way of our unique culture, which puts a premium on collegiality, collaboration, and support for our employees at every turn. You’ll quickly notice that we approach law differently at Lippes Mathias—we think ahead and around corners for our myriad regional, national, and international clients in a range of different industries. Rather than providing endless options and choices, we serve as business partners to our clients, delivering them the answers to their legal questions that advance their business outcomes.  

To learn more about Lippes Mathias, visit our recruiting website: https://www.lippescareers.com/

Salary

• $110,000 - $170,000