Patent Attorney/Agent #22094 New York

Vanguard-IP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP in New York, NY seeks an experienced patent attorney to join its AI/software practice. You will draft and prosecute patent applications, work with cross-functional teams, and manage complex matters.

Candidates must have bar admission, USPTO registration, and a technical undergraduate degree; strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in the jurisdiction where applying 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.
• Proven ability to draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication and judgment.
• Ability to independently manage a case and collaborate in a team.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure.
• Patent prosecution experience with focus on AI, software and related areas.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Self-starter

Prioritization

Under pressure

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in STEM

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.