IP Expert — Patent / Trademark $85-$120 per hour
TalentDrift · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design IP scenarios for AI training.
- Write high-quality legal reference responses.
- Evaluate AI-generated legal outputs.
- Provide feedback to improve AI models.
- Remote role for IP practitioners.
About the role
About the Role
TalentDrift is partnering with a leading AI lab to train frontier models on high-quality legal reasoning data. We're hiring IP Practitioners — patent agents, patent attorneys, and trademark practitioners — to design realistic IP scenarios, evaluate model outputs against established standards, and help shape how the next generation of AI reasons about patent prosecution, trademark practice, and IP analysis.
We welcome registered patent agents and attorneys (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO), trademark practitioners, IP litigators, and senior associates in IP practice. Generalist patent counsel and life sciences/electrical/mechanical/computer science prosecutors are all encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- Design realistic IP scenarios drawn from your practice (Office Action responses, prior art analysis, patent drafting, clearance opinions, TTAB proceedings, FTO analysis)
- Write "golden" reference responses at attorney/agent-level quality
- Grade AI-generated responses against structured rubrics
- Provide written feedback the research team uses to improve model behavior
- Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions
You're a Good Fit If You
- Are a registered patent agent or patent attorney (USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO), or have trademark prosecution experience with a J.D. or LL.B./LL.M.
- Have 1–4 years of professional experience in IP prosecution or litigation
- Hold bar admission or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration in good standing
- Have a technical background (engineering, computer science, life sciences, or chemistry preferred for patent work)
- Demonstrate excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail
Bonus Qualifications
- 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)
Role Highlights
- Minimum 20 hours per week (ideally 40+)
- Fully remote — must be based in the United States, Canada, or United Kingdom
- Role starts immediately, applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Compensation
$85–$120/hr
Equal Opportunity
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Prosecution
- Trademark Prosecution
- Patent Agent
- Patent Attorney
- Legal Reasoning
- AI Model Training
- IP Litigation
- Technical Background
- Written Communication
Skills & topics
- IP Expert
- Patent Attorney
- Trademark Practitioner
- AI Legal Reasoning
- Remote Legal
- USPTO
- CIPO
- UKIPO
- IP Prosecution
- Legal Tech
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your IP prosecution or litigation experience, J.D./LL.B./LL.M., and technical background.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your experience with specific IP scenarios (Office Actions, prior art analysis, etc.) and your registration/bar admission.
- Address remote work: Confirm your residency in the US, Canada, or UK and your availability for 20-40+ hours per week.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to evaluating legal AI outputs and providing constructive feedback.
Technical preparation
Review IP scenario design principles.,Practice writing high-quality legal responses.,Familiarize with AI evaluation rubrics.,Understand AI model training feedback loops.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex IP scenario you've handled.,How do you ensure accuracy in legal writing?,How would you evaluate AI's legal reasoning?,Give an example of providing constructive feedback.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the compensation for the IP Expert Patent Trademark role at TalentDrift?
- The IP Expert Patent Trademark role at TalentDrift offers a competitive hourly rate of $85–$120.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an IP Expert Patent Trademark at TalentDrift?
- As an IP Expert Patent Trademark, you will design IP scenarios, write reference responses, grade AI outputs, and provide feedback to improve AI models for legal reasoning.
- What qualifications are required for the IP Expert Patent Trademark position?
- You need to be a registered patent agent/attorney or have trademark prosecution experience with a J.D./LL.B./LL.M., 1-4 years of IP experience, and a technical background. Bar admission or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration is also required.
- Is the IP Expert Patent Trademark role remote?
- Yes, this is a fully remote role, but you must be based in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom.
- What is the expected time commitment for the IP Expert Patent Trademark role?
- The role requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, with an ideal commitment of 40+ hours per week.
- What kind of technical background is preferred for the IP Expert Patent Trademark role?
- For patent work, a technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, or chemistry is preferred. A general technical background is beneficial for all applicants.
- What are the bonus qualifications for the IP Expert Patent Trademark position?
- Bonus qualifications include IP litigation experience, IP portfolio management, Inter Partes Review (IPR) or Post-Grant Review experience, and familiarity with patent analytics tools.
- How are applications reviewed for the IP Expert Patent Trademark role at TalentDrift?
- Applications for the IP Expert Patent Trademark role are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role starts immediately.