Remote IP Patent Expert - Drafting & Analytics

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; GBP 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an IP Expert — Patent / Trademark for a remote, hourly engagement. You will design realistic IP scenarios, prepare high‑quality responses, and assess AI‑generated outputs to ensure attorney‑level quality.

The role requires 1–4 years in IP prosecution or litigation, a patent bar (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO) in good standing, and a technical background in engineering, CS, life sciences, or chemistry. Immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

IP expertise

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

J.D. or LL.B./LL.M.

Tools

PatSnap

Derwent

Google Patents

Job description

Mercor is seeking an IP Expert — Patent / Trademark for a remote, hourly engagement. You will design realistic IP scenarios, prepare high‑quality responses, and assess AI‑generated outputs to ensure attorney‑level quality.

The role requires 1–4 years in IP prosecution or litigation, a patent bar (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO) in good standing, and a technical background in engineering, CS, life sciences, or chemistry. Immediate start offered.