San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$85 - $120/hr
Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20-40 hours/week Role ... Registered patent agent or patent attorney ( USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO ), or trademark prosecution ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$85 - $120/hr
Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20-40 hours/week Role ... Registered patent agent or patent attorney ( USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO ), or trademark prosecution ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$85 - $120/hr
Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20-40 hours/week Role ... Registered patent agent or patent attorney ( USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO ), or trademark prosecution ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site +1
$85 - $120/hr
Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20-40 hours/week Role ... Registered patent agent or patent attorney ( USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO ), or trademark prosecution ...
Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
As a Patent Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in protecting groundbreaking scientific ... contract drafting and negotiation * Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with ...
Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
As a Patent Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in protecting groundbreaking scientific ... contract drafting and negotiation * Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with ...
Cambridge, MA · On-site
As a Patent Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in protecting groundbreaking scientific ... contract drafting and negotiation * Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with ...
Cambridge, MA · On-site
As a Patent Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in protecting groundbreaking scientific ... contract drafting and negotiation * Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with ...
Chicago, IL · Remote
Klintworth & Rozenblat IP is currently seeking a patent attorney/agent with a degree in Mechanical ... This position is a remote, contract position with the possibility of converting to part-time or ...
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Chicago, IL · Remote
Klintworth & Rozenblat IP is currently seeking a patent attorney/agent with a degree in Mechanical ... This position is a remote, contract position with the possibility of converting to part-time or ...
Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
As a Patent Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in protecting groundbreaking scientific ... contract drafting and negotiation * Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with ...
Cambridge, MA · Hybrid
As a Patent Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in protecting groundbreaking scientific ... contract drafting and negotiation * Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of work aligned with ...
$141K/yr
There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney, in the ... contract and technology transfer IP matters such as rights in inventions, patents, trade secrets ...
$141K/yr
There is an anticipated vacancy for the position of Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney, in the ... contract and technology transfer IP matters such as rights in inventions, patents, trade secrets ...
Charlotte, NC · Hybrid
$290K - $360K/yr
... on contract and patent acquisition , and IP‑driven deals . * Background from an Am Law 200 firm ... A strong commitment to attorney development - You get: * Real mentorship from senior attorneys
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Charlotte, NC · Hybrid
$290K - $360K/yr
... on contract and patent acquisition , and IP‑driven deals . * Background from an Am Law 200 firm ... A strong commitment to attorney development - You get: * Real mentorship from senior attorneys
Crystal Lake, IL · On-site
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Crystal Lake, IL · On-site
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Crystal Lake, IL · On-site
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Crystal Lake, IL · On-site
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Washington, DC · Remote
... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... Contract, licensing, and other legal support services Legal writing, support, and other various ...
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Washington, DC · Remote
... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... Contract, licensing, and other legal support services Legal writing, support, and other various ...
Washington, DC · On-site +1
... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... Contract, licensing, and other legal support services Legal writing, support, and other various ...
Washington, DC · On-site +1
... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... Contract, licensing, and other legal support services Legal writing, support, and other various ...
Washington, DC · On-site +1
... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... Contract, licensing, and other legal support services Legal writing, support, and other various ...
Washington, DC · On-site +1
... patent attorney. Applicants should have at least 5 years of law firm or other relevant experience ... Contract, licensing, and other legal support services Legal writing, support, and other various ...
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Crystal Lake, IL · On-site
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
Crystal Lake, IL · On-site
Provide IP analysis and practical guidance on patent and IP matters in support of segment IP ... contract provisions (e.g., licenses, NDAs, collaboration clauses, technology transfers, joint ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$220K - $255K/yr
... attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings. * Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects. * Review assigned contracts for IP-related ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$220K - $255K/yr
... attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings. * Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects. * Review assigned contracts for IP-related ...
$220K - $255K/yr
... attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings. * Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects. * Review assigned contracts for IP-related ...
$220K - $255K/yr
... attorneys and assist co-counsel in interference and litigation proceedings. * Assist in management of Office of Patent Counsel (OPC) staff and projects. * Review assigned contracts for IP-related ...
... contracts and subcontracts, software licenses, commercial transactions, patenting, intellectual ... g., patent, technical data, and software rights). • Apply business acumen, analytical, and ...
... contracts and subcontracts, software licenses, commercial transactions, patenting, intellectual ... g., patent, technical data, and software rights). • Apply business acumen, analytical, and ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$172K - $236K/yr
S. patent applications while overseeing international patent firms in their filings and ... Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements and advise on IP provisions in commercial contracts ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site
$172K - $236K/yr
S. patent applications while overseeing international patent firms in their filings and ... Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements and advise on IP provisions in commercial contracts ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site +1
$172K - $236K/yr
S. patent applications while overseeing international patent firms in their filings and ... Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements and advise on IP provisions in commercial contracts ...
Kingsport, TN · On-site +1
$172K - $236K/yr
S. patent applications while overseeing international patent firms in their filings and ... Draft and negotiate IP-related agreements and advise on IP provisions in commercial contracts ...
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A Contract Patent Attorney is a licensed legal professional who provides patent-related services on a contract or freelance basis rather than as a full-time employee. They assist clients with patent applications, intellectual property (IP) protection, patent prosecution, and legal opinions. Companies, law firms, or inventors may hire them for specific projects or on a temporary basis to handle workload fluctuations. This role allows flexibility in work arrangements while ensuring expert IP legal services.
To thrive as a Contract Patent Attorney, you typically need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to a state bar, registration with the USPTO, and expertise in patent law and intellectual property. Familiarity with patent docketing systems, prior art search databases, and legal research tools such as LexisNexis is often necessary. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly are standout soft skills. These abilities are essential to ensure legal compliance, protect clients’ innovations, and collaborate efficiently with inventors and legal teams.
Contract Patent Attorneys often work with a diverse array of clients, including individual inventors, startups, universities, and established corporations, across various technological fields. Projects can range from preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting infringement analyses, drafting legal opinions, to advising on intellectual property strategies. You may work independently or as an extension of an in-house IP team, depending on the needs of the client. The variety of clients and technologies ensures ongoing opportunities to expand your expertise and build a versatile portfolio.
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: IP Expert — Patent / Trademark (Remote, Hourly)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week
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