Patent Litigation

Will the tech companies vs those suing tech companies divide ever resolve? There are two sets of firms now and it’s difficult to move to the side of the tech companies. I was recently rebuffed by two … more

Thoughts on Perkins’ patent lit group in NorCal?

Thoughts on working as a patent attorney at the PTAB?

Looking at funding offers for a client asserting a portfolio. What sort of arrangements have people seen? Trying to gauge the spectrum of good deal to bad deal.

Does anyone use AI for claim charting? Any recs?

Are there any firms/boutiques that are better for wlb? Obviously lit will have more unpredictability than prosecution but there is one case team I'm on that's so horribly managed and average u… more

Is having an EE/CS degree helpful for getting a job in patent litigation? What about technical work experience?

Idk why but any time I run into an ex patent examiner and they start bragging about how they never allowed any patents I have to resist the urge not to roll my eyes. What I imagine is not someone who … more

Any firms looking for juniors? Any leads are much appreciated. Thank you!

Looking to switch firms for better long-term prospects. I’m pretty sure I know the answer, but given a choice which would be the better option: 1) just patent pros with good work life balance; or 2) o… more

Have you taken the patent bar? If so (and passed), was it worth it for your career?

For those at biglaw or comparable firms, what are you typically billing and what's your bonus structure?

what firms are hiring associates right now?

For those who transitioned from patent prosecution to patent litigation, do you enjoy it or regret it?

Thoughts on IP Lit/ITC practice groups at Baker McKenzie and Dentons? Dentons just poached Mike Franzinger from Sidley Austin.

Doctrine against recapture. Can't interpret a claim to cover what you previously disclaimed/said wasn't yours. Is there a similar concept in contract law?

Anyone have experience with being Patent Attorney (Law Clerk) at the USPTO?
I’m a registered patent attorney but am currently doing general lit/transaction work currently. I had done US IP counseling w… more

Anybody have recommendations for a recruiter who specializes in ip lit?

I started out doing prosecution and litigation for a couple of years, then switched to focus on learning prosecution really well. I liked both, and now I find myself thinking about and missing litigat… more

Has anyone been involved in a Markman hearing in front of Judge Albright? Curious to know his method (one claim at a time, plaintiff goes first, etc.)

If you needed a conflict waiver from a soon-to-be former client when latetalling, what was the situation? Did the client sign?

Tips for a prosecutor retooling to litigation - ANDA Lit?

How many pure prosecution hours would you say is comparable to pure patent litigation hours? Does 1850 pros to 2000 lit seem right? Pros bowl estimated as low as 1600 pros to 2000 lit but would like t… more

I have been practicing as a patent prosecutor for 10yrs and I really have grown to dislike drafting. I've always had an interest in litigation but never seem to have opportunities at the firms I&… more

Patent litigators - how many hours a week do you work to stay on track with your billable hours req? Currently work solely in prosecution and always hear people say that pros has a better WLB but I … more

Billables as a mid-level IP litigation associate at Big Law, AM100, and AM200 firms? I’m currently doing 60% patent prosecution, 40% litigation at a mid-sized IP boutique and am considering lateraling… more