INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ATTORNEY - EXPERT

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Intellectual Property Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $90–$100/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Construct IP scenarios spanning patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, trademark, copyright disputes, and complex licensing or technology transfer processes. • Build tasks across patent prosecution, IP litigation and enforcement, trademark and copyright practice, licensing and technology transfer, and freedom-to-operate analysis. • Develop scenarios involving tools such as patent search platforms ( PatSnap , Innography , USPTO PatFT ), IP docketing and portfolio management systems ( Anaqua , CPA Global ), and claim-charting tools. • Apply IP methodologies ( patentability analysis , claim construction , freedom-to-operate review ) to standards in US and International tracks, producing reference patent applications, office action responses, licensing agreements, and litigation memoranda. • Author rubrics that distinguish authentic IP judgment from generic law school or bar exam-level recall. Qualifications Must-Have • 5+ years working as an IP attorney or patent agent at a major IP firm or corporate IP department. • Direct ownership of patent prosecution portfolios, licensing negotiations, or IP litigation matters. • Fluency in IP tooling and methodologies, plus understanding of how USPTO/EPO procedure and international treaty systems work. Preferred • A recognized professional credential ( JD with bar admission and USPTO patent bar registration , or an international equivalent such as European Patent Attorney ). • A technical/ STEM background plus prior rubric or training authorship. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.