Legal Subject Matter Expert – China

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Legal SME helping DataForce train legal AI through Chinese patent analysis, claims drafting, and CNIPA expertise. Validating datasets and auditing AI-generated legal reasoning.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

Benefits:

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