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Patent Attorneys (IP experience)

$70 - $120/hr Worldwide Remote · worldwide domain-expert Contract / freelance
Pay rate · $70 - $120/hr
  • Job Description
  • Patent Attorneys (IP experience)
  • Contractor
  • Remote

Job Summary

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and review government interest statements for federally funded inventions.
  • Provide strategic counsel on patent law, IP rights, and compliance with US federal regulations.
  • Handle IP disputes involving federal agencies, universities, and other stakeholders.
  • Advise clients on issues related to federal IP compliance and technology transfer.
  • Prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications in the US and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
  • Perform due diligence on IP portfolios and assess freedom-to-operate, patentability, and licensing risks.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally, delivering clear written and verbal guidance on complex legal issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school and admitted to practice before the USPTO.
  • Expertise in US patent law and intellectual property rights, particularly in the federal sector.
  • Demonstrated experience with government interest statements and federal IP compliance.
  • Proven track record managing IP disputes between federal agencies, research institutions, and universities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical legal concepts clearly.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in drafting legal documents and advising stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple complex projects in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience advising on Bayh-Dole Act compliance or federal technology transfer regulations.
  • Background in a STEM field or previous work with technology-driven organizations.
  • Prior involvement in negotiating research or collaborative agreements with government entities.
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