Patent Associate

2 months ago


Palo Alto, United States Vanguard-IP Full time

REQUIREMENTS
Patent prosecution associates with patent prosecution experience. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, superior academic credentials, with backgrounds in one of the following fields: biology, immunology, biochemistry or bioinformatics. Advanced degree preferred. Current patent bar membership with previous law firm experience.

**RESPONSIBILITIES
** Candidates are expected to draft and prosecute patent applications, prepare patent opinion letters, provide IP counseling to clients, and conduct patent due diligence studies in connection with business transactions, and working with other practices in the firm to provide full service to life science 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.



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