About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is recruiting an Electrical Patent Associate with semiconductor industry experience. The role is intended for a professional with direct experience in the semiconductor industry and an understanding of semiconductor design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related technologies. Industry experience is a key requirement. The successful candidate will work on intellectual property matters involving semiconductors and the semiconductor industry, including patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio strategy, litigation, and inter partes review. Candidates must have semiconductor-related patent experience, be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state where the firm has an office, and have an electrical engineering or related degree. Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.

Requirements

  • Prior experience working with semiconductor-related patents.
  • Industry experience in the semiconductor industry.
  • License to practice before the USPTO and in a state where the firm has an office.
  • A background in electrical engineering or a related degree.

Nice To Haves

  • An advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work on patent drafting and prosecution involving semiconductors and the semiconductor industry.
  • Contribute to patent portfolio strategy.
  • Handle litigation, inter partes review, and related intellectual property matters involving semiconductors.
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