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About the role
As a US Patent Attorney on the legal team , you will transform cutting-edge research into a strategic intellectual property portfolio that protects Mistral AI’s innovations and supports its global growth. You will work closely with research, engineering, and product teams to identify, prioritize, and secure patentable inventions, shaping the future of open-source AI while aligning IP strategy with the company’s mission.
What they're looking for
- Proven experience drafting patents in complex software/AI domains , with a deep understanding of AI patent eligibility in the US and Europe
- Hands-on experience with LLMs or other GenAI technologies , including the ability to decode and articulate technical concepts like model architectures or training methods
- Experience selecting, managing, and optimizing external patent firms to ensure high-quality, cost-effective prosecution
- Ability to engage with researchers and engineers , extract critical information, and explain IP concepts to non-legal audiences
- Self-driven and resourceful , with a talent for anticipating needs, engaging stakeholders, and documenting processes
- Business acumen to understand how patents drive value for a scale-up, combined with familiarity with open-source licenses and their intersection with patents
More about this role
Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.
We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.
As a US Patent Attorney on the legal team , you will transform cutting-edge research into a strategic intellectual property portfolio that protects Mistral AI’s innovations and supports its global growth. You will work closely with research, engineering, and product teams to identify, prioritize, and secure patentable inventions, shaping the future of open-source AI while aligning IP strategy with the company’s mission.
The legal team, currently comprising 30 people across Paris, London and Palo Alto, covers compliance, IP,...
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