Intellectual Property Litigation Associate #21680 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP

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Washington, DC, DC Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

AmLaw 50 Firm with Cravath level compensation

Outstanding record representing petitioners at the PTAB, and complainants and respondents at the ITC

Per Legal Times: "A Preferred Law Firm for In-house Lawyers"

Outstanding formal training and elite list of clients.

Ranks near the top of Vault 100 rankings.

REQUIREMENTS

Ideal candidates should have complex intellectual property litigation experience in federal courts or the U.S. International Trade Commission. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Experience taking and defending depositions also strongly preferred. Candidates must be admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

About this role

Summary

Handle complex IP litigation, including depositions, in federal courts or ITC.

Job title

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Experience level

experienced

Industry

law

Location requirements

Washington, DC, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

complex litigationwriting skillsattention to detaildepositionsadmitted in District of Columbia

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

intellectual propertylitigationpatentsfederal courtsITC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

Work arrangement unknown City