At a glance
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Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
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Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Expert
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RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
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Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
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Ongoing, project-based
Starts when a matching project opens
· Rolling applications
Role overview
Write and grade legal reasoning on patentability, claim drafting, prosecution and infringement.
Key responsibilities
- Write patent-law problems with reasoned reference answers
- Grade model answers to office actions and claim construction questions
- Catch invented case law and misapplied statutes
Ideal qualifications
- Registered patent attorney or patent agent in any jurisdiction
- Prosecution or litigation experience
Nice to have
- A technical degree in engineering, chemistry or life sciences
Compensation and contract terms
- Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
- Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
- Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
- Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
- Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.
Application process
- ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
- InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
- ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
- Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.
Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.