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Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
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| Main Office1, 2 |
1100 13th Street NW,
Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005 |
| Website: |
http://www.bannerwitcoff.com |
| Main Contact: |
Recruiting Coordinator |
| Email: |
dcjobs@bannerwitcoff.com
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| Phone: |
202-824-3000 |
| Fax: |
202-824-3001 |
Facts3, 4
| Year of Establishment |
1920 |
| Number of Offices |
4 |
| Number of Attorneys |
80+ |
About the Firm5, 6
This firm specializes in intellectual property law and offers a diverse range of services, including acquiring and litigating intellectual property rights within the country and across the world. The firm has a large client-base and provides counseling on legal matters requiring technical know-how. The industries the firm serves include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemical, electronics, and computer and related technology. The firm received various accolades for its excellence in intellectual property law, including “Top Intellectual Property Law Firm” by the Chambers USA in 2007.
Hiring Criteria7
The firm seeks candidates with a strong academic record, preferably from a technical background. Those looking for patent-attorney positions are required to take the patent bar exam.
Salary8
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8th Year |
Summer Associate |
| All Offices (2008) |
$165,000* |
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$3,100/week (post 3Ls, 2(1Ls) $2,800/week (1Ls) | | *On 01/01/08 salary will be |
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation9
Compensation includes performance and year-end bonuses, $8,700 summer stipend for new associates, bonus available for hours in excess of 2,000, state and patent bar review course and exam fees, and tuition for full-time law clerks. Other benefits include:
- Employer-Paid Medical Insurance with Employee Contribution
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacations & Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Work Schedules
- CLE
- Bar Dues in Office Jurisdiction
- Pre-Tax FSA Spending Account
- 529 College-Savings Plan
- Bar Association Fees
- Business-Casual Dress Code
- Dental Insurance
- Family-/Dependent-Care Program
- Family Taxing Account/Pre-Tax Option
- Technology (Laptop PDA etc.)
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
Areas of Practice10
- Appeals
- Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Copyright
- Counseling, Opinions, and Licensing
- Counterfeit Goods Seizure
- Design Patents
- Electronics, Computer, and Related Technology
- Internet, E-Commerce, and Business Methods
- Jury Trials
- Litigation
- Medical Device Litigation
- Patent Interferences
- Patent Prosecution
- Trade Dress, Product Configuration, and Packaging
- Trade Secrets
- Trademarks
Other Offices11
| Firm Location |
Address |
| Boston |
28 State Street, 28th Floor
Boston, MA 02109-1775
Phone: 617-720-9600
Fax: 617-720-9601 |
| Chicago |
Chicago Ten South Wacker Drive
Chicago IL 60606-7407
Phone: 312-463-5000
Fax: 312-463-5001 |
| Portland |
601 SW Second Avenue, Suite 1900
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-425-6800
Fax: 503-425-6801 |
References
1. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F266301&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
2. http://www.martindale.com/Banner-Witcoff-Ltd/law-firm-312686.htm
3. http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/milestones.cfm
4. http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/about.cfm
5. http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/honors.cfm
6. http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/profile.cfm
7. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F266301&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
8. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp
9. http://www.nalpdirectory.com/dledir_search_results.asp?fscid=F266301&yr=2007&orgtypeid=F
10. http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/areas.cfm
11. http://www.bannerwitcoff.com/locations.cfm
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