Remote IP Expert — Patent & Trademark (Hourly)

mercor; Canada; Remote; CAD 167,000 - 235,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an IP Expert for patent/trademark work on a remote, hourly contract basis. The role involves designing realistic IP scenarios, drafting high-quality responses, and evaluating AI-generated outputs against rubrics.

Applicants should hold patent bar admission (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO) or equivalent, with 1–4 years IP prosecution or litigation experience and a strong technical background. Excellent written communication and precision are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered patent agent or patent attorney (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO).
• 1–4 years of IP prosecution or litigation experience.
• Bar admission or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration in good standing.
• Technical background in engineering, CS, life sciences, or chemistry.
• Excellent written communication with high attention to detail.

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.

Job description

Mercor is seeking an IP Expert for patent/trademark work on a remote, hourly contract basis. The role involves designing realistic IP scenarios, drafting high-quality responses, and evaluating AI-generated outputs against rubrics.

Applicants should hold patent bar admission (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO) or equivalent, with 1–4 years IP prosecution or litigation experience and a strong technical background. Excellent written communication and precision are essential.