Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Associate

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Vanguard-IP Full time
Job Summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Associate to join our team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing and prosecuting patent applications, investigating and preparing non-infringement and invalidity opinions, and participating in patent litigation to provide technical support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and prosecuting patent applications, including writing and amending claims for the patent application, and analyzing patents and other publications relating to high technology inventions.
  • Investigating and preparing non-infringement and invalidity opinions, and participating in patent litigation to provide technical support.
  • Providing high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, communicating with all levels of management and staff, and assuming significant client responsibilities.
  • Advocating for clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to seek issuance of a patent.
Requirements
  • Strong academic credentials, including having graduated in the top third of his/her law school class, and having obtained at a minimum an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics from a top 50 engineering school.
  • Obtained a 3.0 GPA at all levels of education.
  • Advanced degrees are a significant plus.
  • Software patent preparation and prosecution experience.
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois (or licensed to practice law in another state and qualified to sit for the Illinois bar exam), and admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Excellent communication skills--both written and verbal--and exceptional organizational skills.
About Vanguard-IP

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.

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.



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