Remote | Patent & Trademark Legal Review Consultant — $80–$130/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

12h•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for IP practitioners experienced in patent prosecution, trademark practice, IP litigation, prior art analysis, Office Action responses, patent drafting, clearance opinions, FTO analysis, and structured legal reasoning evaluation. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on intellectual property scenario design, patent and trademark analysis, attorney-quality reference response drafting, legal output evaluation, rubric-based review, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their IP practice experience to design realistic legal scenarios, evaluate AI-generated legal responses, and provide structured feedback based on established legal and professional standards.

Requirements

1–4 years of professional experience in IP prosecution, trademark practice, IP litigation, patent analysis, or related legal work
Registration or admission in good standing with USPTO, CIPO, UKIPO, a bar association, or another relevant IP/legal authority depending on jurisdiction
Experience as a registered patent attorney, trademark practitioner, IP litigator, IP associate, in-house IP counsel, or senior associate in IP practice
Technical background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, chemistry, or a related technical field, especially for patent-focused work
Strong experience with patent drafting, Office Action responses, prior art analysis, clearance opinions, FTO analysis, trademark prosecution, or IP portfolio review
Excellent written communication skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment
J.D., LL.B., LL.M., or equivalent legal education may be relevant depending on jurisdiction and project scope
Technical education or professional background in engineering, computer science, life sciences, chemistry, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or related fields may be especially valuable for patent work
Practical experience in IP prosecution, IP litigation, trademark practice, patent analysis, or legal technology review may also be valuable

Nice To Haves

IP litigation experience involving claim charts, invalidity analysis, Markman hearing preparation, or infringement analysis
Experience with IP portfolio management, patent strategy, clearance reviews, or prosecution strategy
Inter Partes Review, Post-Grant Review, or other post-grant proceeding experience
Familiarity with patent analytics tools such as PatSnap, Derwent, Google Patents, or comparable platforms
Experience in life sciences, electrical, mechanical, computer science, software, or chemistry-focused patent prosecution
Availability for at least 15 hours per week, with higher availability preferred depending on project scope

Responsibilities

Design realistic IP scenarios drawn from patent, trademark, prosecution, litigation, or portfolio practice
Create tasks involving Office Action responses, prior art analysis, patent drafting, clearance opinions, FTO analysis, TTAB proceedings, or IP portfolio issues
Develop legal prompts and scenario materials that reflect real-world IP workflows and practitioner-level judgment
Ensure scenarios are clear, realistic, technically accurate, and appropriate for structured evaluation
Write attorney-quality reference responses for patent, trademark, and IP analysis tasks
Evaluate AI-generated responses against legal accuracy, technical reasoning, practical judgment, and professional standards
Review outputs involving patent prosecution, claim analysis, trademark issues, prior art, clearance, FTO, and IP dispute materials
Identify gaps in legal reasoning, incomplete analysis, weak drafting, unsupported conclusions, or commercially impractical recommendations
Grade legal responses against structured rubrics and project-specific evaluation criteria
Provide clear written feedback explaining response strengths, weaknesses, and legal reasoning issues
Participate in onboarding and specialty calibration sessions to align review standards
Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted legal evaluation work