**REQUIREMENTS
** The ideal candidate would have the following:

o Patent litigation experience.

o Science/chemical background.

o Trial/client counseling; and

o Be admitted to New York and Patent Bar.

• Japanese language would be a plus.

• Excellent judgment and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal, management and administrative skills.

**RESPONSIBILITIES
** Their primary focus is litigation and disputes, particularly patent disputes in the chemical, electrical, material sciences, and computer arts. With three partners and one patent associate working full time on IP matters and a growing docket, they are looking for associates that already have good experience in all areas of patent litigation and are looking to take a leading role in cases that are expected to go to trial this year and next.
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SUMMARY
** 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.