IP Attorney - AI Trainer

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 for patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and complex licensing or technology transfer processes.

- Build tasks across patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademark and copyright practice, and freedom-to-operate analysis.

- Develop scenarios using tools such as patent search platforms ( PatSnap , Innography , USPTO PatFT ) and IP docketing systems ( Anaqua , CPA Global ).

- Apply IP methodologies like patentability analysis and claim construction to US and International standards (35 U.S.C., MPEP , EPC , PCT , WIPO treaties).

- Author rubrics that distinguish authentic IP judgment from generic recall.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- 5+ years 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, understanding of USPTO/EPO procedure and international treaty systems.

Preferred

- Recognized professional credential ( JD with bar admission, USPTO patent bar registration, or international equivalent).

- 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

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