tellectual Property Associate – Software/AI Focus #22019 Florham Park

Vanguard-IP

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Florham Park, NJ Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in patent prosecution within a law firm or corporate legal environment
• Technical background in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated experience working with software-based inventions, including user interfaces, algorithms, or platform technologies
• Exposure to a range of industries (e.g., healthcare technologies, fintech, or other innovation-driven sectors) preferred
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Admission to the New Jersey bar required and New York bar preferred
• USPTO registration required

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 applications in software/AI; requires legal and technical expertise.

Job title

Intellectual Property Associate – Software/AI Focus

Experience level

null

Industry

law

Location requirements

Florham Park, NJ; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent prosecutionsoftware engineeringartificial intelligencelegal writingUSPTO registration

Preferred skills

healthcare technologiesfintech

Specializations

patent prosecutionsoftwareartificial intelligencelegal writing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Florham Park, NJ, USA

Work arrangement unknown City