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Patent Attorney

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$85 - $120/hr

IP Expert -- Patent / Trademark (Remote, Hourly) Type: Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour ... Technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or chemistry preferred for ...

Patent Attorney

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$85 - $120/hr

IP Expert -- Patent / Trademark (Remote, Hourly) Type: Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour ... Technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or chemistry preferred for ...

We are engineers and scientists first. What you'll do: You will help us navigate a dynamic growth ... hourly rate for any hours above. Benefits include 401k with match, paid time off, and growth-based ...

We are engineers and scientists first. What you'll do: You will help us navigate a dynamic growth ... hourly rate for any hours above. Benefits include 401k with match, paid time off, and growth-based ...

IP Expert -- Patent / Trademark (Remote, Hourly) Type: Contract Compensation: $85-$120/hour ... Technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or chemistry preferred for ...

Patent Docketing Specialist

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$36.75 - $41/hr

Wellness programming with personalized content and activities * Professional environment and the ... Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on ...

Wellness programming with personalized content and activities * Professional environment and the ... Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on ...

Wellness programming with personalized content and activities * Professional environment and the ... Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on ...

Wellness programming with personalized content and activities * Professional environment and the ... Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on ...

Experience in strategically building patent portfolios, counseling engineers, harvesting ... Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation ...

Experience in strategically building patent portfolios, counseling engineers, harvesting ... We also offer paid leave of absence programs Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for ...

Experience in strategically building patent portfolios, counseling engineers, harvesting ... Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation ...

Wellness programming with personalized content and activities * Professional environment and the ... Actual initial hourly rate may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly patent engineer in the United States is $152,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $180,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Patent Attorney

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$85 - $120/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


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: IP Expert — Patent / Trademark (Remote, Hourly)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85–$120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Design realistic IP scenarios from your practice, including Office Action responses, prior art analysis, and patent drafting.
  • Write "golden" reference responses at attorney/agent-level quality.
  • Grade AI-generated responses against structured rubrics.
  • Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior.
  • Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Registered patent agent or patent attorney (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO), or trademark prosecution experience with a J.D. or LL.B./LL.M.
  • 1–4 years of professional experience in IP prosecution or litigation.
  • Bar admission or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration in good standing.
  • Technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or chemistry preferred for patent work.
  • Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail.

Preferred

  • IP litigation experience (claim charts, invalidity analysis, Markman hearing prep).
  • IP portfolio management experience.
  • Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review experience.
  • Familiarity with patent analytics tools (PatSnap, Derwent, Google Patents).

Start Date

  • Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

  • Hourly contractor

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.