Intellectual Property Associate - Patent Prosecution (Software/Computer Science/Electrical/Mech[...]

Vanguard-IP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in intellectual property is seeking a highly qualified professional with expertise in patent preparation and prosecution. This role requires a strong educational background in engineering or computer science, coupled with a Juris Doctor and relevant legal experience. The firm prides itself on its deep understanding of the IP landscape and offers a supportive environment for continuous learning and professional growth. Join a team that values communication, leadership, and teamwork, and contribute to a firm that is committed to maintaining high standards of confidentiality and professionalism in the IP recruitment sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in relevant engineering or computer science fields.
• Jurisdictional license to practice law and patent experience required.

Skills

Patent preparation

Prosecution experience

Decision Making

Communication skills

Leadership

Continuous Learning

Teamwork

Alignment to Values

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Computer Science

Juris Doctor

Job description

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelors or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, and possess patent preparation and prosecution experience in the software, computer science, electrical or mechanical areas. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor, license to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the firm conducts business, and must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements.

Competencies:

1. Decision Making – ability to make decisions with little supervision when necessary
2. Communication – strong, professional oral and written communication skills
3. Leadership – effectively delegates work to other members of the team when appropriate
4. Continuous Learning – actively embraces opportunities to learn new skills and master new technology
5. Teamwork – works as diligent member of litigation teams
6. Alignment to Values - Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm's values on a larger scale; influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion; demonstrates respect by providing solutions and support

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.