Associate – Intellectual Property #22447 Los Angeles

Vanguard-IP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in placing IP and patent professionals nationwide. Our focused approach allows us to deeply understand clients’ technical needs and candidates’ career interests, enabling highly targeted placements across the IP landscape.

With a broad network of long-term client relationships, we offer tailored opportunities and a commitment to exceptional client service. We look forward to discussing your next IP career move.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Experience in patent prosecution and IP counseling in a law firm or similar.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications.
• Managing domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Familiarity with trademark prosecution.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and client-focused.

Skills

IP law

Patent prosecution

Legal counseling

Trademark prosecution

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Engineering degree (Mech/ Civil/ Electrical/ CS/ Software)

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials;
• Prior experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling in a law firm or comparable environment;
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field;
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO);
• Experience drafting and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and managing domestic and foreign patent portfolios;
• Experience conducting patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and landscape analyses is preferred; and
• Familiarity in trademark prosecution
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Candidates should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to providing outstanding client service.

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.

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.