Patent Associate/Agent #21872 Austin

Vanguard-IP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP, a national 'Tier 1' law firm located in Austin, Texas, is seeking qualified candidates to focus on patent law. Applicants must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A degree in engineering or computer science is preferred, with strong drafting, writing, and analytical skills. The role involves drafting patent applications in various technology fields, offering Cravath level compensation and the opportunity to work closely with clients.

Qualifications

• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office.
• Strong experience in drafting complex software patent applications.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Drafting patent applications in the computer arts.
• Prosecuting patent applications.

Skills

Drafting complex software patent applications

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Education

Degree in electrical engineering

Degree in computer engineering

Degree in computer science

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Large GP Firm with Cravath level compensation. Very active with IPR filings and representing petitioners at the PTAB. National “Tier 1” Law Firm - Patent Law, per U.S. News – Best Law Firms.

Requirements

Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. Candidates with a degree or an advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering and/or computer science are preferred, although candidates with degrees in mechanical engineering or other relevant experience will also be considered. Strong experience drafting complex software patent applications is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, be comfortable working directly with clients, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.

Areas of Focus

• Drafting patent applications in the computer arts (e.g., software, AI/ML/LLMs, FinTech, web applications, telecommunications, integrated circuits, etc.)
• Prosecuting patent applications