Patent Associate or Agent #22339 / 22343 Washington, DC

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Prior experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications directed to advanced computing technologies, preferably involving artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
• Strong technical and patent prosecution experience in one or more of the following areas: medical devices, semiconductors, integrated circuits, financial technologies, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, software systems, or related technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technologies, communicate effectively with inventors and in-house counsel, and develop strategic intellectual property portfolios under partner-level mentorship and supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• J.D. from accredited law school and admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction required for attorneys.

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.

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.