Need Legal assistance to file a patent in US

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Summary

**Title:** US Patent Filing Expert / Registered Patent Attorney or Patent Agent Needed (AI Software) **Job Description:** We are looking for an experienced **U.S. Patent Attorney or Registered Patent Agent** to help prepare, draft, and file a **U.S. utility patent application** for an innovative Artificial Intelligence software platform. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with software, AI/ML, cloud computing, and enterprise technology patents. ### Scope of Work * Review our invention disclosure and supporting technical documents. * Conduct a preliminary patentability/prior art search (optional but preferred). * Advise whether to file a provisional or non-provisional patent application. * Draft a high-quality U.S. patent specification. * Prepare detailed patent claims (independent and dependent). * Prepare drawings/flowcharts if required. * File the application with the USPTO. * Respond to our questions during the drafting process. * Recommend strategies for international protection (PCT) if applicable. ### Technology Area The invention relates to: * Artificial Intelligence (AI) * Generative AI * Large Language Models (LLMs) * AI Agents * OCR and Document Intelligence * Machine Learning * Cloud-based Software Platform * Enterprise SaaS * Oil & Gas AI applications * Predictive Analytics * Workflow Automation ### Required Qualifications * Registered U.S. Patent Attorney or USPTO Registered Patent Agent. * Strong experience filing software and AI patents. * Familiarity with AI/ML, LLMs, OCR, SaaS, cloud architecture, and enterprise software. * Excellent technical writing skills. * Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly. ### Deliverables * Patentability assessment (if requested) * Complete patent specification * Professional patent claims * Patent drawings (if needed) * USPTO filing * Filing confirmation and application number ### Please Include in Your Proposal * Your USPTO Registration Number. * Years of patent prosecution experience. * Number of software/AI patents filed. * Experience with AI, machine learning, or LLM-related patents. * Examples of issued patents you have worked on (public patent numbers only, if available). * Estimated timeline. * Fixed-price quote (drafting + filing). * Any USPTO filing fees not included in your quote.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
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  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $25.00

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    $50.00

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  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
File Documentation
Patent
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:10 to 15
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    4
  • Invites sent:
    7
  • Unanswered invites:
    3
About the client
Member since Feb 19, 2024
  • United States
    Katy9:55 AM
  • $56K total spent
    35 hires, 2 active
  • 1,146 hours
  • Travel & Hospitality
    Small company (2-9 people)

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