Patent Associate - AI/ML & High-Tech IP Prosecution

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in placing IP and patent professionals nationwide, focusing exclusively on intellectual property to match client needs and candidate interests. Their broad network supports long-term client relationships and a competitive edge.

Vanguard-IP emphasizes confidentiality and seeks candidates with a strong patent background to manage portfolios under senior guidance, ensuring high-quality prosecution and strategic IP positioning for advanced

Qualifications

• Electrical or Computer Engineering degree is required.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in AI/ML technologies.
• Strong patent prosecution experience in medical devices, semiconductors, ICs, FinTech, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, software, or related fields.
• Ability to analyze complex technologies and develop IP portfolios under partner-level mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex technologies and develop strategic IP portfolios.
• Communicate effectively with inventors and in-house counsel.
• Work under partner-level mentorship and supervision on prosecution strategy.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Complex technology analysis

Effective communication

Multi-tasking in fast-paced环境

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in placing IP and patent professionals nationwide, focusing exclusively on intellectual property to match client needs and candidate interests. Their broad network supports long-term client relationships and a competitive edge.

Vanguard-IP emphasizes confidentiality and seeks candidates with a strong patent background to manage portfolios under senior guidance, ensuring high-quality prosecution and strategic IP positioning for advanced