Intellectual Property Associate #21933 New York

Vanguard-IP

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New York, NY Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is a patent litigator with experience managing various phases of litigation, including managing document production and review, conducting discovery meet and confers, taking and defending depositions, collaborating with experts in preparing expert reports, and drafting legal memoranda and persuasive briefs. Experience with inter partes reviews and other PTAB trial proceedings are a plus. Additional requirements include the following:

• Prior patent litigation experience in a comparable law firm or IP boutique firm setting.
• Technical background and/or a degree in engineering, software, or computer networking, with a Computer Science (CS) or Electrical Engineering (EE) degree preferred.
• J.D. and admitted to the New York Bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• USPTO admission preferred.

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.

About this role

Summary

Manage patent litigation, document review, depositions, and collaborate with experts.

Job title

Intellectual Property Associate

Experience level

mid level

Industry

legal

Location requirements

New York, NY; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent litigationcommunicationpatent lawlegal drafting

Preferred skills

engineering backgroundcomputer scienceElectrical EngineeringUSPTO admission

Specializations

patent litigationIP lawpatent prosecutioninter partes reviewsPTAB proceedings
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City