Semiconductor Patent Associate - Electrical Engineer

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC in Boston seeks an Electrical Patent Associate with semiconductor industry experience to draft, prosecute, and manage patent portfolios for leading technology companies. The role focuses on semiconductor design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related technologies, requiring deep industry knowledge.

Applicants must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state with a Vanguard office.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications in semiconductors.
• Proven ability to manage semiconductor patent portfolios.
• USPTO bar required; state bar licensure preferred for the firm’s offices.
• Electrical engineering degree required; advanced degrees strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute semiconductor patents for clients.
• Develop and manage patent portfolio strategy for semiconductor technologies.
• Assist in patent litigation support and inter partes review activities.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to align patent strategy with business goals.

Skills

Semiconductor patents

Semiconductor industry experience

USPTO licensure

State bar licensure

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC in Boston seeks an Electrical Patent Associate with semiconductor industry experience to draft, prosecute, and manage patent portfolios for leading technology companies. The role focuses on semiconductor design, manufacturing, fabrication processes, and related technologies, requiring deep industry knowledge.

Applicants must be licensed to practice before the USPTO and in a state with a Vanguard office.