IP Patent Associate #21366 Washington, DC
About The Position
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge. Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter. We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity. CONFIDENTIALITY At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients. Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.
Requirements
- Prior law firm experience.
- Candidates must be admitted to practice before at least one state court and the USPTO
- Strong command of relevant rules related to federal patent litigation, PTAB proceedings and patent examination
- Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Candidates will be asked to demonstrate strong writing skills
- Top academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills
- An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent client-relation skills or the propensity to develop them depending on class year, and comfort with handling multiple matters for multiple clients at once
Nice To Haves
- Experience with other types of IP matters (trademark, copyright, trade dress, trade secret) is a plus but not a requirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
