Manager, Intellectual Property - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

About the role

Lead or co-lead intellectual property engagements, overseeing and participating in research, modeling, and financial and economic analysis. Develop and mentor team members, and support their professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Work with engagement leaders to strategize engagement approaches, develop workplans, oversee and monitor progress, and report on critical path items.
• Oversee and participate in company, industry, and case-specific research, including technical, economic, accounting, and market research, to support analyses, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents to identify critical insights across multiple engagements.
• Review, organize, and analyze case documentation, testimony, and court filings to identify the information that matters for the analysis.
• Afford assistance with drafting expert reports and preparing analyses primarily related to patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, as well as trade secret misappropriation matters across diverse industries and technologies.
• Afford assistance with the management of client relationships and serve as an important point of contact for client communications.
• Help build and expand the team’s use of emerging AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and document workflows while maintaining accuracy and reliability.

Requirements

• A 4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in economics, finance, mathematics and/or accounting.
• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in damages quantification, preferably related to intellectual property disputes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly convey ideas.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in finance, economics, and/or accounting with the ability to critically analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents.
• Significant experience assisting with the preparation of expert reports and supporting analyses.
• Team management experience is a welcome plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Openness to and curiosity about thoughtfully integrating AI tools into the engagement workflow.

Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in economics, finance, mathematics and/or accounting.
• 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in damages quantification, preferably related to intellectual property disputes.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly convey ideas.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in finance, economics, and/or accounting with the ability to critically analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents.
• Significant experience assisting with the preparation of expert reports and supporting analyses.
• Team management experience is a welcome plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Openness to and curiosity about thoughtfully integrating AI tools into the engagement workflow.

Skills

• Intellectual curiosity and rigor.
• Collaborative teamwork.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Independent work and in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in client service, team collaboration, and professional development.

Benefits

Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.