REQUIREMENTS
Seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) associate with patent and trademark prosecution and IP transaction experience. The ideal candidate will effectively manage day-to-day prosecution dockets and prepare USPTO filings, conduct searches, prepare clearance opinions/advice, client correspondence, office action responses, and effectively communicate with other lawyers and clients. Experience negotiating and drafting IP transaction and software agreements and conducting IP due diligence and M&A transaction documents a plus. A USPTO registration number or patent bar eligibility is strongly preferred. Excellent academic credentials, demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, and practical judgment required. Candidates must be currently admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia, California, DC, New Jersey, or New York.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our concentrated focus in these areas 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.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

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.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.