Litigation Associate Computer Hardware amp Software

Finnegan’s Electrical and Computer Technology Litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) teams are seeking mid‑level to senior litigation associates with experience in computer hardware and software in our Washington, DC Office.

• 4–6 years of solid experience in patent litigation and inter‑parts review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.
• At least 4 years of solid litigation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• USPTO registration number preferred.

Finnegan’s Electrical and Computer Technology is part of the firm’s work in AI, electronics, and information technology. Protecting intellectual property is crucial in a fast‑paced, connected world. With decades of experience in computer hardware and software, information technology, the Internet, and telecommunications, we help clients develop, patent, and license technologies.

• Light‑emitting diodes (LEDs)
• DSL, circuits, watermarking
• Digital signatures, microchips, flash memory
• SSL, networking, digital video, MPEG, data compression, HD‑WDM, GPS

The base annual pay range for this role is between $310,000 and $390,000. The base pay offered will depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location, and internal equity. Benefits will include a full range of medical, financial and other benefits dependent on the position.

Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.