Patent Associate or Agent #22341 / 22345 Dallas

Vanguard-IP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in placing IP/patent professionals nationwide, with a broad client network and sector insight.

The role requires an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree, USPTO admission, and experience drafting and prosecuting AI/ML patents across high‑tech areas.

You will analyze complex technologies, communicate with inventors and in-house counsel, and build strategic IP portfolios under partner-level mentorship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Computer Engineering degree required.
• Must be registered to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting AI/ML patent applications.
• Strong prosecution experience in medical devices, semiconductors, ICs, fintech, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, or software.
• Ability to analyze complex technologies and communicate with inventors and in-house counsel.
• J.D. from accredited law school and admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

J.D. from an accredited law school and USPTO admission

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.