Responsibilities
- Drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Independently manage a case and move it forward.
- Collaborate within a team environment.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree and preferably an advanced degree in chemistry or related field.
- Experience with small molecules.
- Prior experience practicing patent law.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively on complex matters.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and judgment.
- Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload, display good judgment, and work well under pressure.
- Admitted to the Bar in the jurisdiction of application and in good standing.
- Registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Skills
- Patent law practice
- Small molecule experience
- Patent application drafting
- Patent prosecution
- Independent case management
- Collaborative work
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Judgment
- Prioritization
- Working under pressure
Experience Level
- Prior experience practicing patent law
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
- Advanced degree in chemistry or related field
About the Company
- 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.
- At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us.
- We will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.
- Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities 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.
