Patent Attorney

About the role

Our mission is to make the life of blue-collar workers easier worldwide by creating software that meets their needs and realities. Our product is truly life-changing for 80% of the workforce that doesn't work behind a desk and needs enterprise-grade software at their fingertips. MaintainX is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our mission is to deliver one platform for maintenance, repair & operations teams to keep the physical world running. We believe the greatest asset in any organization is the people. That's why we built an intuitive, mobile-first solution to help boost productivity and collaboration across teams and locations. MaintainX is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a strategy to expand MaintainX's patent portfolio.
• Evaluate existing patent landscapes to identify opportunities for patentable innovations aligned with company strategy and product roadmap.
• Partner with engineers, software developers, and management to identify, describe, and protect patentable inventions.
• Conduct and review patent searches to refine applications.
• Draft and prosecute provisional and non-provisional patent applications.
• Manage and oversee outside patent counsel.
• Collaborate with legal and business team leaders to address IP-related issues.
• Support trademark registration initiatives and other brand-related intellectual property protections.
• About you:
• Licensed attorney with extensive knowledge of patent law and practice, including appropriate admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Proven experience drafting and prosecuting patents in software and/or emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.
• Strong academic background in technology, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to clearly describe complex technological inventions in precise, accessible language.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong project management abilities with efficient and disciplined work habits.
• Ability to integrate seamlessly with business, engineering, and external legal teams.
• Willingness to travel periodically as required, including to Montreal, Quebec.

Benefits

Additional Information

MaintainX is the world's leading AI-powered maintenance and asset management platform, serving 13,000+ customers including Duracell, Shell, Cintas, and Brenntag. We raised $150M in Series D funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Bain Capital Ventures, bringing our total funding to $254M. We were named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 , the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. We're growing fast and hiring the talent to match. MaintainX is the world's leading AI-powered maintenance and asset management platform, serving 13,000+ customers including Duracell, Shell, Cintas, and Brenntag. We raised $150M in Series D funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Bain Capital Ventures, bringing our total funding to $254M. We were named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 , the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. We are seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to join our Legal Department at MaintainX. This individual will develop and execute MaintainX's IP strategy, manage patent prosecution, and support trademark initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation, a deep understanding of patent law, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and business leaders. This role is remote, although candidates in Raleigh, North Carolina, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

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