Associate - Software Patent Prosecution #22189 Washington, DC

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📍 Washington, DC, DCFULL TIME

About this role

Prestigious IP Boutique

Interesting work from cutting-edge clients
A top firm for representing patent owners & petitioners at the PTAB, and complainants at the ITC
Voted a "Best Place to Work" in DC Business Journal

Collaborative work culture

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field of study
• JD from an ABA-accredited institution
• USPTO registration number
• Prior experience with patent preparation and prosecution, primarily in the Electrical and Computer Engineering spaces including semiconductor, wireless communications, and hardware technologies

Preferred Skills
• Some exposure to PTAB litigation proceedings
• MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or related field of study

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.

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When was the Associate - Software Patent Prosecution #22189 Washington, DC job at Vanguard-IP posted?
This Associate - Software Patent Prosecution #22189 Washington, DC position at Vanguard-IP was posted on Aug 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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