Posted 29 days ago
IP Litigation Associate #22254 Boston
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IP Litigation Associate at a top-tier patent law firm in Boston, handling IPR filings and PTAB proceedings for petitioners. Requires a Ph.D. in a biological science, patent bar registration, and Massachusetts Bar admission.
About this role
Large GP Firm with Cravath level compensation
Very active with IPR filings and representing petitioners at the PTAB
National "Tier 1” Law Firm - Patent Law, per U.S. News – Best Law Firms
REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates should be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- A Ph.D. in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Chemistry, or a related discipline is required.
- Experience in a law firm is desirable.
- Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, as well as outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
- Candidates should possess leadership skills, be comfortable working directly with clients and work well with others.
- Candidates must be admitted to the patent bar, and associate candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar.
Candidates will have a strong technical background in the biological sciences and a commitment to providing exceptional client service. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications, evaluating patent portfolios, and performing due diligence investigations.
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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