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Patent Prosecution Associate or Patent Agent at Vanguard-IP

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Job Description

REQUIREMENTS
Seeking candidates who are excited to work on cutting-edge technology for the world's top tech companies. Applicants must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience. Registration with the United States Patent & Trademark Office is also required. Additionally, attorneys must have a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and U.S. bar membership. The right candidate will be as comfortable working on rocket engines and satellite technology as they are working on the next generation of neural networks, automation, and robotics. Candidates should have the technical chops to be able to discuss details with engineers and developers, but also the confidence to interact with well-known giants in the tech world.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our concentrated focus in these areas 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.

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.

Typical entry-level pay: $63k for Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes nationally

National salary averages
Expected entry-level
$63k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 168% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Moderate
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: All experience levels, Remote-capable workers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

26% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+9%
10yr growth
26% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024