Intellectual Property Attorney
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Job Description
Job Description
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:
- 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.
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