Legal Subject Matter Expert – China

• Provide expert guidance on Chinese intellectual property and patent law
• Review CNIPA examination standards, filing procedures, office actions, patent prosecution, and administrative requirements
• Evaluate novelty, inventive step, patentability, prior art, claim scope, and infringement-related reasoning
• Draft, review, and refine patent claims and supporting patent documentation
• Annotate and validate datasets involving patent applications, legal opinions, prosecution documents, and IP-related materials
• Assist AI teams with prompts requiring sophisticated patent analysis and legal reasoning
• Review AI-generated outputs for incorrect patent interpretations, improper citations, or flawed legal reasoning
• Stay informed regarding developments in Chinese intellectual property law and CNIPA practices

• Licensed Attorney, Patent Attorney/Agent, JD/LL.M. graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced IP Paralegal
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant intellectual property or patent experience
• Strong understanding of Chinese patent law and CNIPA examination standards
• Experience with patent prosecution and claims drafting
• Advanced Mandarin Chinese language proficiency
• Strong legal research, statutory interpretation, citation verification, and analytical writing skills
• Familiarity with patent databases and intellectual property research tools
• Familiarity with Generative AI or prompt engineering is a plus
• English proficiency is beneficial

• Flexible hours, based on the applicant's availability
• Project duration of 3 months with potential extension