About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is recruiting for an IP Litigation Associate role in Silicon Valley. The position involves intellectual property litigation work, including briefing and motions practice, depositions, working with experts, PTAB or trial proceedings, and case management. The associate is expected to have a demonstrated record of running cases and supervising junior associates or paralegals. Vanguard-IP specializes in placing IP and patent professionals nationwide. Its recruiters focus exclusively on intellectual property and offer candidates career advice and access to client relationships and opportunities. Vanguard-IP states that it will obtain a candidate’s express authorization before submitting a resume to a client.

Requirements

  • IP litigation experience, including briefing and motions practice, depositions, working with experts, PTAB or trial proceedings, and case management.
  • Demonstrated record of running cases and supervising junior associates or paralegals.
  • Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar field.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
  • Must be licensed to practice law, or able to become licensed as soon as possible, in the state where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

  • Admission to the USPTO is preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience with other forms of intellectual property.

Responsibilities

  • Handle IP litigation matters, including briefing and motions practice.
  • Take depositions and work with experts.
  • Participate in PTAB or trial proceedings and manage cases.
  • Run cases and supervise junior associates or paralegals.
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