IP Attorney / Strategic Business Development Lead

IP ATTORNEY / STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD About Patlytics Patlytics is the fastest-growing AI-native patent intelligence platform, transforming how IP is protected and monetized at scale. Our advanced LLMs and generative AI engine—custom-built for intellectual property—power every phase of the patent workflow from invention disclosure through litigation, delivering citation-backed insights with unprecedented accuracy and speed. Backed by Google's Gradient fund, Next47, and 8VC with $21 million raised in just nine months, we're trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading Am Law 100 firms including Quinn Emanuel, Google, Koch Industries, Xerox, and Foley & Lardner. With teams across the globe we're building a global company fueled by exceptional talent and bold ideas. Our rapid expansion is driven by people who bring entrepreneurial energy, intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to setting the global standard for AI-powered IP intelligence. We're creating a culture where diverse perspectives shape breakthrough innovation and every voice contributes to transforming how the world protects ideas. 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: - 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 - Identify customer-market fit by understanding client needs and pain points, and tailor Patlytics' solutions to meet these requirements - 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 - Collaborate closely with the product development team to enhance the functionality and features of Patlytics' AI-driven tools - Create compelling collateral and resources to support sales and marketing efforts, including whitepapers, case studies, and presentations - Stay updated on industry trends, changes in patent laws, and emerging technologies to provide informed advice and recommendations You have: - JD or equivalent legal qualification - 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 - Strong knowledge of and experience with patent law and practice - 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 - 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 - Ability to present and communicate effectively and build relationships - Excellent research, analyti