IP Author · 1 day ago
Lead Patent Attorney: Product Architecture & AI
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expIP Author is seeking a forward-thinking Patent Attorney to act as the 'legal architect' behind their AI, bridging patent prosecution and engineering. The role involves testing features, translating legal concepts for engineers, and engaging with the patent community to modernize workflows.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Be the 'First User': deeply test and 'break' our features. You will draft applications and responses using IP Author daily to identify gaps in logic, tone, and accuracy
The Engineering Bridge: Translate complex legal concepts (e.g., •103 obviousness logic, antecedent basis, support in the description•) into clear, 'if/then' requirements that our engineers can code
Prompt Strategy: Work directly with our technical team to refine the 'legal voice' of the AI, ensuring the output sounds like a skilled human drafter, not a machine
Develop case studies: Architect various ways of using tools with real life examples and use cases
Peer-to-Peer Demos: Lead high-level demos for prospective clients. You aren't 'selling'; you are showing fellow attorneys how to modernize their workflow using a tool you helped build
Content & Community: Help create practical content showing 'how' to use AI in daily practice. Provide the raw insights and 'war stories' to our marketing team, ensuring our messaging resonates with real patent attorneys
Feedback Loop: Gather candid feedback from customers and beta users and translate their 'attorney complaints' into actionable product tickets
Roadmap Definition: Help us prioritize which workflows to automate next based on 'pain vs. value' analysis
Regulatory Watch: Keep the team updated on how AI is being regulated by the USPTO and EPO, etc., ensuring our product remains compliant and defensible
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have valid authorisation to work in the United States
4–8 years of actual practice: You are a qualified Patent Attorney who has spent the last few years actually drafting applications and responding to Office Actions
AI Experimentation: You are an 'AI Power User.' You haven't just read about AI; you use ChatGPT, Claude, or other tools to help with your daily work
Tech-Savviness: You are comfortable learning new software. You might not code, but you understand logic, workflows, and perhaps have dabbled in automation (e.g., Python scripts, Excel macros, or complex docketing setups)
Communication: You can explain a 'Means-Plus-Function' claim to a software engineer who does not read patents, and make them understand what it is and why it matters
Preferred
You are the person at your firm who is always looking for a faster/better way to do things
You don't need a team of associates to be effective. You are happy to roll up your sleeves, write a prompt, test a feature, or draft a white paper yourself
You believe the billable hour model is evolving, and you want to be on the side of the innovators, not the traditionalists
You can advocate for the user (the attorney) while pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible
Benefits
Industry leading compensation, including meaningful equity.
A central role in defining the product and company strategy.
Opportunity to shape the next generation of tools for patent professionals globally.
A mission-driven team that respects both deep domain expertise and product innovation.
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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