Patent Classification Specialist - Physics/Electrical Engineering

Clarivate; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Patent Classification Specialist with a background in electrical engineering, electronics, or physics. The role involves classifying applications based on patent systems and requires strong research skills. Join a dynamic team offering excellent career growth and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of research experience via work, internships, or volunteering.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Master the patent classification process.
• Assign classifications following CPC rules and definitions.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Research

Technical Knowledge

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Bachelor's degree in physics

Job description

Patent Classification Specialist - Physics/Electrical Engineering

Join our team! We are seeking an enthusiastic, 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 according to 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 degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or physics
• Experience and/or significant coursework in areas such as circuits, electronics, electrical systems, power systems, semiconductors, optics, testing systems, digital signal processing, etc.
• At least 6 months of research experience via work, internships, or volunteering
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Resided in the U.S. for the past two consecutive years

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with intellectual property (highly desirable)
• Experience with circuits, electronics, electrical systems
• Ability to work independently without excessive supervision
• Proficiency in using computer systems for research and classification operations
• Capability to meet defined production and quality standards independently

Role Responsibilities

• Master the patent classification process
• Assign classifications following CPC rules and definitions
• Classify applications related to specific technologies
• Continuously expand knowledge into new technologies
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment

About the Team

The Search and Analytics team offers excellent career growth opportunities, extensive training, and mentorship in a friendly, relaxed, team-oriented environment with dynamic colleagues. The team operates with an independently driven workflow.

Hours of Work

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

At Clarivate, we are committed to equal employment opportunities, complying with all applicable non-discrimination laws.