Patent Associate
3 weeks ago
Join to apply for the Patent Associate role at Burford Capital.OverviewBurford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance, risk management, asset recovery, and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the NYSE (BUR) and LSE (BUR), with principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore, and Dubai.The Firm has created a Patent Associate position on the patent team. The patent team originates, underwrites, and manages Burford’s patent-focused investments. The Patent Associate will provide support to patent underwriting and patent business development to review and analyze potential patent-related investments. This is an opportunity to join an exciting and growing business that sits at the intersection of technology, law, and finance.ResponsibilitiesReview and analyze patent claims, specifications, and file histories.Learn about and become the internal expert on various patented technologies.Perform patent validity analysis, including review of prior art patents and other technical documents.Perform patent infringement analysis, including review of claim charts and related technical documentation.Review and analyze materials related to patent litigation damages.Collaborate with the patent team regarding litigation strategy.Conduct research on patent investment-related topics, including technology, potential litigants, counsel, courts, judges, and financial information.Interface with potential counterparties to gather, organize, and analyze investment diligence materials.Create written work product summarizing and making recommendations on assigned tasks.Work closely with patent underwriting and patent business development teams throughout the investment lifecycle.QualificationsAn undergraduate degree in an engineering or science discipline (computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science preferred); graduate degree is welcome but not required.Minimum of 3 years of substantive patent analysis experience (e.g., patent agent, technical specialist, licensing professional, in-house advisor, patent attorney).Strong aptitude for learning and understanding new technologies.Deep understanding of the U.S. patent system.Experience supporting patent litigation is strongly preferred.Proficiency with patent analysis tools (e.g., Docket Navigator, Lex Machina, PACER, USPTO PAIR) is a plus.Company OverviewBurford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector, with core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets. Since 2009, Burford has worked with hundreds of law firms and corporations, including 94 of the AmLaw 100 and 92 of the Global 100. The team has grown from five people in 2009 to over 150 today, including over 45 lawyers. Burford values rigorous thinking, clear communication, and efficient execution. Burford operates in an “always on” environment and offers competitive base salaries with incentive compensation, benefits, and a 401k match. Burford is committed to diversity and an inclusive workplace.NoticeNotice of Collection of Personal Information: https://www.burfordcapital.com/media/3351/notice-of-collection-of-personal-information.pdfNearest Major Market: Chicago #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Patent Associate
3 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Burford Capital LLC Full timeOverviewBurford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Its businesses include litigation finance and risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUR) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: BUR), and it works...
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Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate
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Patent Prosecution Engineering Associate
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IP Patent Associate — Litigation, Prosecution
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