IP Attorney / Strategic Business Development Lead
About Patlytics
Patlytics is the leading suite of AI-powered patent workflow solutions that operates at a global scale. Patlytics develops algorithms with the latest LLM technology that have been curated by leading professionals in the patent space.
We are scaling our team quickly. We are backed by top tier venture capital funds in Silicon Valley and believe in the power of exceptional talent. Our world class team includes lawyers, technical and non-technical talent from work environments such as tier one venture capital firms, Google, Yelp, Square, Facebook, Udemy, Latham & Watkins, and Uber. Our platform provides IP intelligence, insights, and diverse data sources in a single platform for navigating the complexities of global intellectual property workflows.
Strategic Business Development Lead
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Strategic Business Development Lead at Patlytics. The Strategic Business Development Lead is an IP attorney (e.g., patent prosecutor, IP litigator) from a top-tier law firm who will be responsible for driving the success of our AI product within the global patent market. You will be responsible for growing relationships with lawyers and other patent professionals at law firms, tech companies, pharma/biotech companies, and other enterprise clients, finding customer-market fit with our unique product, and developing/presenting solutions for patent application preparation, patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, patent due diligence, validity/invalidity analysis, infringement/non-infringement analysis, and other patent-related analysis. This role is located in New York, NY, with flexibility for some work from home. Your ability to articulate the value of Patlytics' products will help transform the new era of AI for professionals in the global patent market.
You will:
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Grow and maintain relationships with lawyers and other patent professionals at law firms, tech companies, pharma/biotech companies, and other enterprise clients to promote adoption of our unique product
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Identify customer-market fit by understanding client needs and pain points, and tailor Patlytics' solutions to meet these requirements
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Present to current and potential customers, innovative solutions for patent application preparation, patent prosecution, patent portfolio management, patent due diligence, validity/invalidity analysis, infringement/non-infringement analysis, and other patent-related analysis
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Collaborate closely with the product development team to enhance the functionality and features of Patlytics' AI-driven tools
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Create compelling collateral and resources to support sales and marketing efforts, including whitepapers, case studies, and presentations
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Stay updated on industry trends, changes in patent laws, and emerging technologies to provide informed advice and recommendations
You have:
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JD or equivalent legal qualification
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At least 3 years of experience at top-tier law firm as an IP attorney (e.g., patent prosecutor, IP litigator), preferably registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Trademark Office
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Strong knowledge of and experience with patent law and practice
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Sales and customer-facing experience, including business development in a law firm environment (e.g., preparing and giving pitches) and communicating with and managing clients while at a law firm
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Energized by the product development and sales driven culture; it is important to understand the value proposition of our solutions and creating collateral/resources to drive our success
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Ability to present and communicate effectively and build relationships
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Excellent research, analytical, and oral and written communication skills
Bonus:
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Software development experience is a plus
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Experience working with artificial intelligence and machine learning is a plus
We offer:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
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Hybrid work environment, while staying connected with a passionate and talented team
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Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development
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Competitive compensation and equity grants
Top Skills
What We Do
Patlytics unlocks massive productivity gains across the patent lifecycle — from patent prosecution, litigation, and pruning to the invention disclosure processes. Patlytics’ advanced large language models (LLMs) and generative AI-powered engine custom-built for IP is transforming the discovery, analytics, and reporting of intellectual property. Our platform delivers the global market standard of accuracy, speed, and security — enabling patent professionals to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making and IP protection, and reduce costs. Patlytics is the trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, leading AM 100 law firms, and enterprise innovators across invention sectors, including Foley & Lardner LLP, Google, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Abnormal Security, Richardson Oliver Law Group, and more.
