Description:

About the Practice
Patterson Belknap has litigated “bet-the-company” patent disputes for decades. Consistently ranked among the top firms for patent litigation by Chambers USA and named Law360's “Intellectual Property Practice Group of the Year,” our attorneys bring a litigator's mindset coupled with deep scientific and technical expertise – spanning chemistry, molecular and cell biology, clinical science, and more – to patent infringement litigation, PTAB proceedings, and other patent counseling matters. We regularly try cases in district courts nationwide as well as before the ITC, often through appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Our willingness to go to trial distinguishes us, and our generalists and registered patent attorneys work side-by-side on the most complex matters.

Key Responsibilities:
Patent Litigation

Pre-litigation diligence and case strategy development
Pleadings & Motions: Drafting and filing

Complaints, answers, and counterclaims
Infringement and validity contentions
Motions, claim construction briefs, and expert reports

Discovery & Depositions:

Document discovery and written discovery
Taking and defending fact witness and 30(b)(6) depositions
Identifying and working with expert witnessed
Taking and defending expert deposition

Trial preparation
IPR/PGR proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including petitions, patent owner responses, and oral argument preparation

Required Qualifications:

JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Ph.D. in biological science (molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, pharmacology, immunology, or related field)
Active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing
Registration to practice before the USPTO (or eligibility to sit for the patent bar)
Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills; demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific concepts for lay judges and juries
Strong analytical skills; ability to manage multiple matters independently and collaboratively
A thirst to litigate high-stakes life sciences cases

Preferred Qualifications:

Hatch-Waxman (ANDA) or BPCIA (biosimilar) litigation and/or PTAB experience in IPR/PGR proceedings
Industry experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical device sectors