Contract Patent Attorney Position at Mercor

Mercor

Full-time Other-General
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Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
June 14, 2026

Job Description

Elevate AI research as a Contract Patent Attorney with Mercor. Work remotely while leveraging your intellectual property expertise to improve cutting-edge AI models.

In this role, you will be a vital part of Mercor’s mission to connect leading talent with AI research labs. The position requires a registered patent attorney or agent with experience in IP prosecution and litigation. You’ll be responsible for designing IP scenarios, reviewing AI-generated responses, and collaborating with a talented team to enhance model performance.

Key Responsibilities: β€’ Develop IP scenarios from legal practice β€’ Draft exceptional reference responses for evaluations β€’ Assess AI-generated responses against stringent rubrics β€’ Provide insight to improve model performance β€’ Attend onboarding and specialty meetings

Requirements: β€’ Registered with USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO as a patent professional β€’ 1–4 years of experience in IP-related work β€’ Exceptional writing and detail-oriented skills...