Patent Prosecution Associate 21121 San Francisco at Vanguard-IP

Mid-Sized GP Firm with Cravath level compensation.

National "Tier 1" in Patent & IP Litigation.

One of the most active firms representing petitioners at the PTAB, and complainants at the ITC.

A top 20 firm for Intellectual Property, as per Vault.

A collegial culture with helpful mentorship opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with all aspects of litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal

• Strong writing skills and experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests

• Experience researching legal and technical issues related to patent claims, prior art, and infringement and invalidity issues

• Experience supporting depositions, hearings, expert reports, and trials

• Strong oral communication skills and experience coordinating with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategies

• Experience with patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy

• Law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction

• Degree in a technical engineering or science field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics

• Licensed to practice before the USPTO or qualified to sit for the patent bar

SUMMARY

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.