Patent Attorney jobs in District of Columbia

REQUIREMENTS

Seeking candidates with immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools as well as prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm. Background in life sciences, registration with the USPTO and advanced degree, prefer PhD, in molecular and cellular biology or similar disciplines. Applicants must be licensed to practice in the state in which they are officed. Admission to the USPTO is also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties will include patent prosecution, client counseling, drafting patent applications, freedom to operate opinions and due diligence.

SUMMARY
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.

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 questions answered.

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. We will always contact you to obtain explicit prior authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

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