IP Litigation Associate #21581 Chicago

REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates should have law firm experience handling intellectual property litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, and working with experts. Experience litigating matters in federal court is strongly preferred. Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is desirable, as is some familiarity with patent prosecution, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Experience with a variety of technical areas, including mechanical, electromechanical, software, and/or electrical inventions, is preferred. The work may also include advising clients on clearance, validity, infringement, and enforcement of patent and other intellectual property rights. Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and oral advocacy skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines. Admission to the State Bar or the ability to immediately waive in is required.

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanguard-IP