Patent Attorney/Agent #22093 Los Angeles

Vanguard-IP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP in Los Angeles seeks an experienced patent attorney to join our AI/software-focused practice. You will handle drafting and prosecuting patent applications and manage matters independently while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Applicants must be admitted to the Bar, registered to practice before the USPTO, hold an undergraduate degree in CS/CE/EE or related field, and demonstrate strong communication, judgment, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Attorneys must be admitted to the Bar in the jurisdiction of practice and in good standing.
• Must be registered and in good standing to practice before the USPTO.
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience practicing patent law, especially in complex software, and ability to work independently and in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Excellent written and oral communications and judgment are essential.
• Ability to manage cases independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure.
• Patent prosecution experience with an emphasis on AI, software and related CS areas.

Skills

Bar admission

USPTO registration

Excellent communications

Judgment

Independently manage a case

Collaborative in fast-paced practice

Self-starter

Prioritize workload

Patent prosecution experience with AI/

Drafting and prosecuting patent apps

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Job description

Requirements

• Attorneys should be admitted to the Bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate is applying and must be in good standing.
• Must be registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience practicing patent law, especially in the areas of complex software, and a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced practice.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Excellent communications (written and oral) and judgment are essential.
• Proven ability to independently manage a case and move it forward, but also to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload; display good judgment and work well under pressure.
• Must have patent prosecution experience with a focus on AI, software and other computer science related areas.