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Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Agent or Associate #22143 Houston
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Patent Agent or Associate at an AmLaw 100 firm, preparing and prosecuting patent applications in electrical engineering and computer science domains, with a focus on GPUs, TPUs, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics circuitry.
About this role
AmLaw 100 Firm. Was previously named "Law Firm of the Year" in Patent Law.
Active at the PTAB and ITC.
Collaborative work culture, with a realistic chance to make Partner.
Recognized by BTI Consulting for Strong Client Relationships.
REQUIREMENTS
Ideal candidates will possess relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills. Admission to the USPTO is required for all candidates. JD and active bar admission in the jurisdiction in which the candidate intends to practice are required for all associate candidates.
The firm is especially interested in candidates who can draft, file, and prosecute patent applications related to graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics circuitry and actuators.
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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