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# Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Agent or Associate #22142 Washington, DC

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us707c21b528dcca8dadf4404205a2942b/eaa

## About the Role

Ideal candidates will possess relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Admission to the USPTO is required for all candidates. JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction in which the candidate intends to practice are required for all associate candidates., REQUIREMENTS Successful candidates should have a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Candid…

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