Member of Patent Staff
kindredventuresMillbrae (CA)
About the role
Member of Patent StaffWe're looking for an experienced Patent Professional to join Fearn as we build a scalable patent platform.
RoleMember of Patent Staff
Location San Francisco, California
Job TYPEFull-Time
What we offer. Competitive salary and meaningful equity, calibrated to experience (4-year vest).Health insurance, 401(k) with company match. Meals in office. About the Role. You will work alongside engineers and former Big Law patent agents/attorneys to provide critical feedback on product features and strategy. Expect to work at the intersection across sales, customer experience, and product.
What you'll bring. Proven ability to draft and prosecute patents at law firms, patent agencies, or as in-house counsel. Experience understanding client expectations and needs. Familiarity with business development and client outreach. Optimism and enthusiasm about technology, and its ability to improve the work lives of scientists, engineers, patent agents, and attorneys. Fluency in communicating legal concepts to technical staff members. Ability to thrive in small fast-moving teams where speed and autonomy matter, but not at the expense of quality and legal acumen. Requirements. USPTO registration number
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