Associate - Software Patent Prosecution #22187 Orange County

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, and strong patent prosecution experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Low-level software applications, including work relating to operating systems, computer networks, storage systems, or other computer related fields
• Electro-mechanical medical devices
• Sensors, such as implantable sensors
• Imaging and visualization systems
• Optics
• Robotics and complex mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Cybersecurity
• Wireless communications

• Batteries and other electric vehicle applications Additional Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one state bar and in good standing
• Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred, or eligibility to sit for the patent bar depending on technical background
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with partners and clients
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and excellent project-management skills

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships 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 resume noticed by the people who matter.