Associate Software Patent Prosecution Houston
vanguardipHouston (TX)
Associate Software Patent Prosecution Houston
Posted today
vanguardipHouston (TX)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, and have 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 OpticsRobotics and complex mechanical or electromechanical systems CybersecurityWireless communications Batteries and other electric vehicle applications
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
- Meaningful patent prosecution experience, ideally with software, computer science, or related technologies
- 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 skillsSUMMARYVanguard 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.
CONFIDENTIALITYAt 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.**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.
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