IP Author · 1 week ago
Chief Patent Officer(Evangelist & Strategy Leader)
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expIP Author is looking for a Chief Patent Officer to lead their IP strategy and serve as a public-facing evangelist. This role involves defining product vision, advising on market trends, and building a community of patent professionals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and continuously refine our product vision and roadmap from a patent practitioner’s perspective
Translate real-world patent workflows (in-house, outside counsel, and law firm) into strategic product bets
Advise the executive team on market trends, regulatory and jurisdictional changes, and competitive landscape in IP
Act as the public face of IP Author to the IP community: conferences, webinars, panels, and content
Build and nurture a community of early adopters (patent counsels, firms, and agents)
Publish thought leadership on the future of patent practice, automation, and knowledge work
Join key customer and prospect meetings as a trusted expert and advisor
Work closely with Product & Engineering to validate new features and ensure they fit real-world workflows
Lead and shape our Customer Advisory Board, beta programs, and practitioner feedback loops
Build and lead a small team of patent professionals (in-house or external) as we grow
Mentor cross-functional teams on IP best practices and terminology
Help shape our culture around rigor, ethics, and long-term value creation in IP
Qualification
Required
10–20+ years in patent practice, including substantial experience in in-house patent leadership at a technology company, and/or partner or senior counsel at an IP-focused law firm
Deep understanding of patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio strategy, and IP operations
Registered to practice before the USPTO (or equivalent jurisdiction) strongly preferred
Prior exposure to legal tech / IP management tools, or involvement in process/technology transformation
Experience speaking at conferences, publishing, or otherwise acting as a visible thought leader in the IP community
Preferred
Bonus: Experience working with or advising startups or product teams
Benefits
Executive-level compensation, including meaningful equity.
Company
IP Author
IP Author offers AI-powered patent drafting software for IP law firms and corporate patent groups.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.12M2025-11-04Seed· $3.12M
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