**REQUIREMENTS
** -Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field of study

-Desire and ability to quickly learn the fundamentals of a broad range of new technologies in technical discipline

-Strong written and verbal communication skills

-Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with business leaders, attorneys, scientists and engineers, and patent examiners

**RESPONSIBILITIES
** -Reviewing technical disclosures and participating in client interviews to understand new inventions;

-Reviewing and analyzing technical literature and patent documents to establish patentability of an invention;

-Reviewing and analyzing patent documents to establish freedom-to-operate for client products;

-Drafting written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection;

-Drafting patent applications;

-Preparing responses to communications (“office actions”) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other patent offices; and

-Reviewing patents and other materials as part of IP due diligence for potential mergers and acquisitions.

**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.