Patent Expert

About ORO Labs : ORO Labs is an agentic procurement orchestration company on a mission to humanize the procurement experience. Founded in 2020 by former SAP Ariba product leaders, ORO delivers effortless user experiences so businesses can shorten cycle times, decrease risk through end-to-end process visibility, and remain agile in response to change with a no-code platform purpose-built for procurement. Trusted by users in over 70 countries, and supported by an extensive network of implementation and technology partners, ORO helps Fortune 500 and fast-growing global companies automate processes, improve cross-team collaboration, and scale procurement operations. The ORO platform is trusted by the world’s largest brands, including The Coca-Cola Company, Novartis, Danone, Roche, BASF, Liberty Global, Bayer, Millennium, and Booking.Com.

Job Summary : As a Patent Expert at ORO Labs, you will play a key role in developing and managing the company’s intellectual property (IP) strategy. You’ll be responsible for identifying, drafting, filing, and managing patents globally—ensuring our innovative solutions are well protected and aligned with our business goals.

You will collaborate closely with our product, engineering, and leadership teams to translate complex technical concepts into strong, defensible patent applications. This role requires deep expertise in patent law, exceptional analytical and writing skills, and a proactive mindset to stay ahead of emerging technologies in AI, SaaS, and enterprise software.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop a deep understanding of ORO Labs’ technology and product roadmap to identify and protect key innovations.
• Evaluate R&D outputs and perform IP landscape analyses to uncover patentable opportunities and potential risks.
• Draft, file, and manage patent applications end-to-end, collaborating with product teams, external counsel, and patent offices.
• Maintain a structured IP portfolio, ensuring compliance, renewals, and timely filings across jurisdictions.
• Build internal IP awareness programs and streamline invention disclosure and review processes.
• Advise leadership on IP strategy, risk mitigation, and portfolio optimization to support business growth and partnerships.
• Provide IP insights for due diligence, licensing, and M&A activities while tracking and reporting key patent metrics.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a seasoned patent professional who combines deep legal knowledge with technical curiosity. You’re someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and law—able to translate complex technical ideas into strong intellectual property assets. You’ll play a crucial role in helping ORO protect its innovations and maintain a competitive edge in the enterprise SaaS and AI domain.

Key Qualifications

strong grasp of AI, ML,or SaaS platforms.

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