**REQUIREMENTS
** Candidates applying for this position should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong academic credentials and have a background in at least one or more of the following areas: computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering and/or electrical engineering. Admission to the Patent Bar is preferred, but not required. Preferred candidates will have experience drafting patent applications and office action responses.

**RESPONSIBILITIES
** Candidates will have the opportunity to work on U.S. and foreign prosecution matters, as well as Inter Partes Reviews and freedom to operate analyses and/or performing due diligence for corporate transactions and technology transfers. Additionally, candidates will develop IP strategies for emerging technology companies, as well as strategic portfolio development for public technology companies.

**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.