Patent Support Specialist - Capstone

About Crimson Capstone

Crimson Capstone helps high-achieving students design, build, and launch real-world projects that demonstrate leadership, initiative, and impact for top university admissions. Many Capstone projects culminate in a public-facing website—whether that’s a startup landing page, nonprofit site, portfolio, campaign hub, or app frontend.

We’re hiring a Patent Support Specialist to help students in registering and protecting their businesses and innovations from application to officially patenting.

What You’ll Do

As a Capstone Patent Support Specialist, you’ll be supporting students in officially registering and protecting their businesses or projects. You’ll:
• Evaluate student projects for patent, trademark, or copyright potential
• Guide students through patent filings, trademark applications, and IP documentation
• Advise on business structure and support company registration processes
• Identify legal risks and ensure compliance in product launches
• Collaborate with mentors and operations to align legal milestones with project timelines
• Empower students to take real, strategic steps toward protecting their innovationsenough, build correctly, and ship something real.

Required Skills & Experience
• LLB graduate/related field, preferably have US/UK/EU/ANZ education background
• Registered Patent Attorney/IP lawyer/related work experience
• Familiarity with international filing systems (USPTO, WIPO, EUIPO, etc.)
• Comfortable working with ambitious high school students