IP Litigation Associate or Partner #22063 San Diego

Vanguard-IP

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San Diego, CA Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline, admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and a minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience in the therapeutics space. Experience with patent portfolio management, client counseling, and freedom-to-operate analyses is preferred. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset are essential. Candidates should be comfortable working independently while contributing as a member of a team.


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, portfolio management, client counseling, in a fast-paced environment.

Job title

IP Litigation Associate or Partner

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

legal

Location requirements

San Diego, CA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent prosecutionclient counselingpatent portfolio managementfreedom-to-operate analyses

Preferred skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsteamwork

Specializations

patentsIP litigationlife sciencespatent prosecution
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City