IP Litigation Associate #22636 Silicon Valley

Vanguard-IP • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is recruiting for an IP Litigation Associate role in Silicon Valley. The position calls for relevant law firm or in-house patent litigation experience, a STEM academic background, and the ability to support intellectual property litigation matters. The posting describes the desired qualifications but provides no additional details about the role’s duties or working arrangements.

Vanguard-IP specializes in placing intellectual property and patent professionals nationwide. Its recruiters focus on IP placements and offer candidates career advice and access to client relationships. Vanguard-IP states that it will obtain a candidate’s express authorization before submitting their resume to a client.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.
• Admission to the bar and in good standing.
• Relevant law firm or in-house patent litigation experience.
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a STEM field, preferably physics or electrical engineering.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity; creative thinking.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Motivation for professional growth; proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Long-term interest in business law.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office.
• International experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree