Associate - Semiconductors #22631 Silicon Valley

Vanguard-IP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC seeks an Electrical Patent Associate with deep semiconductor experience to draft and prosecute patents, and to help shape portfolio strategies for leading tech clients. Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state with an office for the firm.

A strong EE background is required, with advanced degrees preferred. Ideal candidates will have direct semiconductor industry exposure and practical understanding of design, fabrication, and

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with semiconductor-related patents
• Industry experience in the semiconductor industry
• Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state where the firm has an office.
• A background in electrical engineering or a related degree is required. Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications related to semiconductor technologies.
• Prosecute patent applications and manage patent portfolios.
• Develop and implement patent portfolio strategy for clients.
• Assist in litigation, inter partes review and related IP matters.

Skills

Semiconductor industry experience

Patent drafting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Seeking an Electrical Patent Associate with semiconductor industry experience. This position is ideal for a professional who has worked directly in the semiconductor industry and understands the technical, commercial, and practical realities of semiconductor design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related technologies. Industry experience is a key requirement for this role.

Successful candidates will have experience working with leading technology companies on patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio strategy, litigation, inter partes review, and related intellectual property matters involving semiconductors and the semiconductor industry. Specific requirements include the following:

• Prior experience working with semiconductor-related patents
• Industry experience in the semiconductor industry
• Candidates must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state where the firm has an office.
• A background in electrical engineering or a related degree is required. Advanced degrees are strongly preferred.

CONFIDENTIALITY

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