The role involves substantial patent litigation within Finnegan's mechanical practice group, encompassing case strategy development, managing fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, preparing witnesses, developing validity and invalidity contentions, and supporting trial teams.
Candidates are required to have experience in mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing.
A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is a prerequisite for this position.
Finnegan's litigation practice has a broad scope, handling complex patent litigation, appeals, and high-profile trademark disputes across various courts and government agencies in the US, Germany, and the UK, including over 200 appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the last five years.

Mid-Level Mechanical Patent Litigation Associate

4-6 PQE

Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP

4-6 PQE

Salary

$310,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Patent Litigation

Location

District of Columbia

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Overview

The role involves substantial patent litigation within Finnegan's mechanical practice group, encompassing case strategy development, managing fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, preparing witnesses, developing validity and invalidity contentions, and supporting trial teams.
Candidates are required to have experience in mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing.
A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is a prerequisite for this position.
Finnegan's litigation practice has a broad scope, handling complex patent litigation, appeals, and high-profile trademark disputes across various courts and government agencies in the US, Germany, and the UK, including over 200 appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the last five years.

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Last updated: October 14, 2026