Patent Litigation Associate Silicon Valley

AmLaw 50 Firm with Cravath level compensation.

A top firm for Emerging Companies and Venture Capital.

Highly Ranked in Surveys of "Best Corporate Cultures."

Excellent programs for the integration of lateral hires.

Biotechnology Firm of the Year.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
• M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent advanced degree in Chemistry is preferred.
• Familiarity with U.S. and international patent law principles
• Prior law firm or in-house IP experience, particularly involving patent preparation and prosecution is preferred.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is strongly preferred. If not already registered, candidates must be eligible to sit for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registration examination
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

SUMMARY

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.

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. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.