Associate - Software Patent Prosecution #22408 Orange County

Vanguard-IP; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Our approach combines deep industry knowledge with a broad client network to connect candidates with opportunities that match their technical strengths and career goals. We offer guidance and support throughout the recruitment process.

Our recruiters have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience and a track record of successful placements across software, hardware, and biotech domains.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one state bar and in good standing.
• Registration before the USPTO preferred, or eligibility to sit for the patent bar depending on technical background.
• Meaningful patent prosecution experience, ideally with software, computer science, or related technologies.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with partners and clients.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent project-management skills.

Skills

Patent prosecution

IP knowledge

Strong writing & communication

Independent work with collaboration

Technical backgrounds in software/hard

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, and have strong patent prosecution experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Low-level software applications, including work relating to operating systems, computer networks, storage systems, or other computer related fields
• Electro-mechanical medical devices
• Sensors, such as implantable sensors
• Imaging and visualization systems
• Optics
• Robotics and complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Cybersecurity
• Wireless communications
• Batteries and other electric vehicle applications

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one state bar and in good standing
• Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred, or eligibility to sit for the patent bar depending on technical background
• Meaningful patent prosecution experience, ideally with software, computer science, or related technologies
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with partners and clients
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent project-management skills

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.