REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must have excellent credentials, including at least a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a similar discipline. The candidate should have significant experience as a patent attorney in the electrical arts, preferably software, electronics, signal processing, communications, and be in good standing with the USPTO. A successful candidate must be highly skilled in all aspects of patent prosecution practice before the USPTO, and have extensive knowledge of the patent laws, rules and practices associated therewith.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position involves drafting patent applications, working directly with clients/inventors to ascertain claiming strategies and technical details about inventions, and preparing recommendations and responses to US and foreign office actions.

**SUMMARY
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Vanguard-IP specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our focus provides us with a deeper knowledge of our clients' needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships also 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 questions answered.

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. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

Should you have an interest in a similar position 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.