Patent Associate – Electrical Engineering & Software #22047 Silicon Valley

Vanguard-IP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking candidates with IP experience to specialize in patent prosecution. Located in Palo Alto, California, we focus exclusively on intellectual property placement, understanding both client needs and candidate skills.

With over 10 years of experience in IP recruiting, Vanguard-IP delivers trusted career advice and helps candidates get noticed in the competitive job market. Our recruiters are equipped to help you find the right opportunity.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have IP experience with drafting and patent prosecution.
• Must be licensed to practice law or able to become licensed in California.
• Must be a member of the USPTO.

Skills

IP experience with patent prosecution

Computer science background

Electrical engineering background

Experience with AI/machine learning

Software design and development

Semiconductors

Medical devices

Outstanding written communication skills

Outstanding oral communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational abilities

Education

Law degree

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must have IP experience with drafting and patent prosecution and a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or similar
• Experience with AI/machine learning, software design and development, semiconductors, and medical devices is a plus
• Must be licensed to practice law or can become licensed as soon as possible in the state in which they will work
• Must be a member of the USPTO
• Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities

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.

Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.