Litigation Associate Computer Hardware amp Software

Overview

Finnegan’s Electrical and Computer Technology litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) teams continue to grow and are seeking mid‑level to senior litigation associates with experience in computer hardware and software in our Boston office.

Successful candidates must have 4‑6 years of solid experience in patent litigation and inter‑partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB, at least 4 years of solid litigation experience, a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and exceptional writing skills. USPTO registration number is preferred.

Finnegan’s Electrical and Computer Technology is part of our work in AI, electronics, and information technology. In today’s fast‑paced, connected world, protecting IP is crucial. Technological innovation drives new markets, with IP assets at their core. 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)
• Digital signatures and watermarking
• Microchips, flash memory, SSL, networking
• Digital video, MPEG, data compression, HD‑WDM
• Global Positioning System (GPS)

• 4‑6 years of patent litigation experience, including IPR proceedings before the PTAB
• Minimum 4 years of solid litigation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Exceptional writing skills
• USPTO registration number preferred

The base annual pay range for this role is between $310,000 and $390,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location, and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits will also be offered.

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.