[Hiring] IP Expert - Patent Specialist @Mercor

Role Description

• 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).

Requirements

• Start Date: Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Compensation: $85–$120/hour.
• Location: Remote.
• Commitment: 20–40 hours/week.

Benefits

• Hourly contractor position.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process Details .
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected] .