Solve Intelligence is the AI platform for every part of the patent process, from invention harvesting and drafting to prosecution and claim charts. Trusted by 700+ IP teams. Be 50%+ more productive. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Japan is quickly becoming one of our most exciting markets. We're seeing strong inbound interest and real traction with Japanese IP teams, and we're looking for a Japanese-speaking practitioner to lead those conversations from the front.
What they're looking for
- Qualified Professional : Admitted to practice before the USPTO, EPO or JPO
- 3+ Years Experience: Direct experience in patent prosecution, understanding the "pain points" of the industry first-hand
- Technical Foundation: Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Life Sciences
- Japanese Language: Native or business-level fluency in Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent). You can run a detailed technical and legal conversation in Japanese with a senior IP team
- Travel: Based in London or New York and happy to travel to Japan regularly for conferences, pilots and client meetings
More about this role
At Solve Intelligence, we're building the AI-powered infrastructure for the global Intellectual Property landscape. We need a rare hybrid - a Legal and Product Engineer who sits at the exact intersection of patent law and AI innovation to ensure our engine is technically superior and legally airtight.
Japan is quickly becoming one of our most exciting markets. We're seeing strong inbound interest and real traction with Japanese IP teams, and we're looking for a Japanese-speaking practitioner to lead those conversations from the front.
📍 Location: London or New York (hybrid), with regular travel to Japan
🏗️ The Role: Legal and Product Engineer (Japanese Speaking)
This isn't your typical client-facing role or traditional R&D position. You are the bridge between the complex nuances of patent practice and the cutting-edge AI technology transforming it. You will translate the "language of law" into the "logic of code." And for our Japanese clients, you'll translate it into Japanese too.
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