Partner

Lateral Partner — Patent Litigation & Life Sciences, Washington, DC

  • LocationDistrict of Columbia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • PracticeLitigation, Intellectual Property, Technology

A regional US law firm

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Senior patent-litigation partner role based in Washington, DC, for an established US firm. The position focuses on life-sciences and technology disputes, including Hatch‑Waxman litigation, patent infringement actions, trade‑secret matters, and select semiconductor/tech-related disputes.

We are seeking a partner with a portable practice and demonstrated client relationships across pharmaceutical, biosimilars, and technology sectors (including Asia-facing technology clients). The role offers a platform to lead significant contested matters and to grow a national litigation practice.

  • Established partner or counsel with substantial patent‑litigation experience, including Hatch‑Waxman and trade‑secret matters.
  • Proven business-development capability and portable client relationships in life sciences and/or technology sectors (including international/Asia-facing clients).
  • Strong courtroom and briefing record, plus experience managing teams on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes.
  • Bar admission and credentials appropriate for federal patent litigation practice.

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