Morrison & Foerster

IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Fellowship)

Office: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

Who We Are

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for our top-notch talent.

MoFo consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to our legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to our communities.

Who You Are

• You are a high performer with 3 – 5 years of experience with intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.
• You have an undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics (this is required).
• You have strong academic credentials in law and undergraduate coursework.
• You have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.
• You also have outstanding research and analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and have sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.
• You are admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing.

 

Our IP Litigation Practice Group:

As a patent litigation powerhouse, Morrison & Foerster represents clients in their highest-profile and most complex patent disputes in the tech, life sciences, and the consumer products industries. Although we are capable of resolving matters before trial, the prowess of our courtroom litigators is second to none. We stand out for our superb knowledge of patent law, experience with judges in high-volume patent venues, and facility with explaining cutting-edge technologies to juries. The practice group is led by Bita Rahebi, Mark Whitaker, Brian Nash, and Tim Saulsbury.

Over the last five years alone, we have litigated more than 300 patent disputes in the most active district courts in the nation, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the District of Delaware, and the Northern and Central Districts of California. We regularly appear before agencies and tribunals such as the International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). And when IP cases make their way to the Federal Circuit or Supreme Court, our experienced bench of appellate lawyers can help clients successfully navigate the appellate process. We also have significant experience litigating in global forums, including in Japan and Germany.

In general, Morrison & Foerster is consistently ranked for its litigation capabilities throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. We regularly work on complex, high-stakes, and bet-the-company disputes. Our clients, whether they are Fortune 100 multinationals or early-stage tech companies, turn to us for help with their most difficult legal issues. We work closely with them to understand their businesses, identify potential areas of legal exposure, devise strategies to manage risk, and, where appropriate, resolve disputes short of trial. If it comes to trial, Morrison & Foerster litigators win.