Patent Associate – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering #21486 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm is seeking candidates with prior patent prosecution experience, ideally as an agent or attorney. The ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and strong skills in mechanical technologies. Excellent written and oral communication skills along with USPTO admission are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge patent applications in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior patent prosecution experience as an agent or attorney.
• Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Mechanical technologies

Chemical or materials science

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Graduate degree

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Graduate degree a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies.
• The ability to handle chemical or materials science patent applications as needed.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• USPTO and admission to a state bar from a relevant state (or wave-in capability) required.

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.

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