Remote | Intellectual Property Law & IP Strategy Consultant — $105–$135/hour
24-Mag•New York, NY
•Remote
About The Position
We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for legal professionals experienced in intellectual property law, patent prosecution, trademark portfolio management, IP litigation, licensing, trade-secret protection, and structured IP workflow documentation. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured intellectual property workflow review, patent and trademark documentation, prior-art analysis, IP strategy materials, licensing review, docket documentation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their IP legal expertise to review realistic intellectual property scenarios, evaluate documentation requirements, prepare structured written outputs, and support accurate, evidence-based IP workflow tasks.
Requirements
- JD with 3+ years of experience in intellectual property law, patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, IP litigation, IP licensing, technology transactions, trade-secret counseling, or related legal practice areas
- Active bar admission or equivalent legal qualification
- USPTO registration is highly relevant for patent-focused professionals
- Experience in one or more areas such as utility patents, design patents, PCT filings, trademark portfolio management, district court IP litigation, PTAB proceedings, ITC matters, post-grant review, IP licensing, due diligence, trade-secret protection, or enforcement strategy
- Familiarity with legal tools and systems such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, HotDocs, Contract Express, Relativity, patent databases, trademark databases, docketing tools, or similar IP workflow systems
- Comfort reading and preparing IP artifacts such as client memos, patent drafts, trademark drafts, prior-art search results, opinion letters, licensing agreements, docket printouts, and litigation materials
- Strong analytical thinking and written communication skills
- Ability to translate IP legal workflows into clear, structured task documentation
- Juris Doctor degree is strongly preferred
- Active bar admission, USPTO registration, IP practice experience, technical degree, law firm experience, in-house IP experience, or equivalent practical IP legal background is highly relevant
Nice To Haves
- Experience at an AmLaw firm, IP boutique, Fortune 500 in-house IP team, technology company, life sciences company, or sophisticated IP practice environment
- Familiarity with patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, IP portfolio strategy, prior-art review, licensing, due diligence, IP litigation, PTAB, ITC, trade-secret matters, or enforcement workflows
- Experience preparing or reviewing patent applications, office action responses, trademark filings, client memos, opinion letters, licensing agreements, docket reports, or litigation materials
- Technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, chemistry, materials science, mechanical systems, software, or related technical fields is helpful
- Strong attention to detail in filing-heavy, deadline-heavy, and documentation-based legal work
Responsibilities
- Review intellectual property scenarios involving patent drafts, trademark filings, portfolio strategy, prosecution materials, prior-art search results, and docket records
- Evaluate patent and trademark materials against source records, filing requirements, client instructions, technical details, and defined review criteria
- Support structured review of utility patents, design patents, PCT materials, trademark prosecution, portfolio management, and ongoing IP counseling workflows
- Identify missing information, drafting gaps, prosecution issues, docketing concerns, and expected IP review outcomes
- Review IP scenarios involving district court litigation, PTAB matters, ITC materials, post-grant proceedings, enforcement strategy, trade-secret protection, and dispute documentation
- Evaluate litigation and enforcement materials against source documents, legal authorities, procedural requirements, and matter-specific facts
- Support structured review of opinion letters, client memos, infringement analyses, validity materials, enforcement plans, and litigation documentation
- Prepare clear written explanations for IP legal decisions based on source materials and verifiable criteria
- Review IP transaction scenarios involving licensing agreements, due diligence materials, technology transfer documents, IP ownership records, and contract-related IP provisions
- Support structured review of materials connected to Westlaw, LexisNexis, HotDocs, Contract Express, Relativity, docket systems, or similar legal workflow platforms
- Translate IP legal workflows into clear task documentation, review criteria, and structured written outputs
- Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Part-time commitment depending on project availability
- Competitive rates between $105–$135 per hour depending on expertise
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
