Patents Senior Associate

Taylor Wessing

You will join our Patents & Innovation Group, which includes over 30 fee-earners in total (and growing) lead by twelve partners;
The work will be primarily contentious; though for the right candidate there may be opportunities to handle non-contentious patent matters too. The contentious work consists of High Court patent litigation and advising clients pre-action, plus potentially assisting with coordinated multi-jurisdictional disputes. The Patents & Innovation Group has acted on a number of landmark patents cases and there will be an opportunity to be closely involved in such work. Typically, patent litigation work is in the electronics/telecoms, life sciences and mechanical/engineering. Potential non-contentious work includes drafting agreements (such as licences, research and development agreements, and distribution agreements), regulatory advice, due diligence and corporate support in the context of M&A and other transactions;
The majority of the associate's work will be patent litigation, although the associate will also have the opportunity to participate in transactional and regulatory work;
The role involves client contact. Depending on experience, the associate will be expected to conduct meetings and calls independently, as well as under supervision. In addition, the associate will often be the primary point of contact when liaising with experts and barristers on contentious matters.

Candidates must be qualified solicitors, ideally 4+ years PQE.

A scientific background is an advantage;
Preferably 50% or more of the candidate's post-qualification experience should consist of patent litigation work;
Self-motivation, coupled with the ability to work closely with other team members;
Strong academics and technical ability;
A commercial focus and good business development skills.

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