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Patent Associate/Agent

Vanguard-IP
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026

Large GP Firm.
BTI Consulting: Collaboration Award.
Excellent Mentoring Programs.
Highly ranked in Vault's lists of "Attorney Satisfaction" and "Quality of Life."

REQUIREMENTS
Seeking candidates with large molecule pharma prosecution experience.

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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