Patent Attorney Agent or Technical Advisor 22109 Washington DC

Vanguard-IP; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks a patent attorney with a strong background in Electrical Engineering and prior patent prosecution experience. Candidates must be registered with the USPTO or eligible to register, and must be in good standing with the Bar.

Offices in CA, NY, TX, and DC offer Cravath-level compensation and high-caliber training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities for complex wireless, AI, and processor/memory technologies.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent) required.
• Prior patent prosecution experience required.
• Registered with USPTO or eligible to register.
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, AI, processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Attorney candidates must be admitted to and in good standing of the Bar, or be eligible to waive in.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Bar admission

USPTO registration

5G and wireless tech

AI and processor/memory systems

Verbal and written communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation for offices in CA / NY / TX / DC. Per Legal Times: "A Preferred Law Firm for In-house Lawyers". One of the most successful firms with representing both patent owners and petitioners at the PTAB. Strong programs of formal training, lateral integration and mentorship. National "Tier 1" in Patent Law.

REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Prior patent prosecution experience
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register for the USPTO
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Attorney candidates must be admitted to and in good standing of the Bar, or be eligible to waive in.

Additional Skills

• Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios.
• Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields.