Patent Classification Specialist - Physics/Electrical Engineering

Clarivate Analytics US LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in intellectual property is seeking a Research Analyst/Patent Classification Specialist to join their team in Ann Arbor. In this full-time role, you will classify patent applications and contribute to innovations in a collaborative team environment. The company offers excellent career growth opportunities and is committed to developing your skills in an engaging workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of work experience with research via work, internships, or volunteering.
• Ability to work independently without excessive supervision.
• Experience with intellectual property is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Classifying applications related to specific technologies.
• Assigning classifications in accordance with rules and definitions.
• Expanding knowledge and expertise into new technologies.

Skills

Research

Analytical Thinking

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Physics

Job description

Join our team! We are looking for an excited, inquisitive Research Analyst/Patent Classification Specialist (PCS) to join our Patent Search and Innovation Intelligence Services Team! In this role, you will determine appropriate application classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system and United States Patent Classification System (USPC) through technical knowledge, research, and automated tools.

About you - experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Bachelor's in electrical engineering, electronics, or physics
• Experience and/or significant course work in any of the following areas:
  • Circuits, electronics, electrical systems, power systems, semiconductors, optics, testing systems, digital signal processing, etc.
• At least 6 months of work experience with research via work, internships or volunteering
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants must have resided in the U.S. for the past two consecutive years.

It would be great if you also had...

• Previous experience with intellectual property (highly desirable)
• Experience with circuits, electronics, electrical system
• Ability to work independently, without excessive supervision
• The ability to use computer systems to perform research and classification operations
• Ability to work independently to meet defined production and quality standards

What will you be doing in this role?

• Mastering the patent classification process
• Assigning classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification rules and definitions
• Classifying applications related to specific technologies
• Continually expanding knowledge and expertise into new technologies
• Working closely with others in a team environment

About the Team

The Search and Analytics team provides a great opportunity for career growth with an excellent opportunity to start your Intellectual Property career. They provide extensive training and mentorship in a friendly, relaxed, and team-oriented environment with dynamic and engaged co-workers. The team has an independently driven workflow.

Hours of Work

• Full time, permanent
• Must reside within a commutable distance to one of our office locations: Ann Arbor, Alexandria, Kansas City, Tempe, or Philadelphia

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