Patent Classification Specialist - Physics/Electrical Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Patent Classification Specialist in Physics/Electrical Engineering. The role involves classifying patent applications and requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields. Ideal candidates will have research experience and technical knowledge, working in a dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of research experience via work, internships, or volunteering.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and resided in the U.S. for the past two consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Mastering the patent classification process.
• Assigning classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification rules.
• Collaborating closely with team members.

Skills

Research

Technical Knowledge

Independence

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electronics

Bachelor's in Physics

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Patent Classification Specialist - Physics/Electrical Engineering

Join our team! We are looking for 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 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 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

It would be great if you also had…

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

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
• Continuously expanding knowledge and expertise in new technologies
• Collaborating closely with team members in a team environment

About the Team

The Search and Analytics team offers a great opportunity for career growth with extensive training and mentorship in a friendly, relaxed, and team-oriented environment with dynamic and engaged 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, or Philadelphia

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Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled

About the company

Clarivate is a Philadelphia and London-based company founded in 2016, following the acquisition of Thomson Reuters' Intellectual Property and Science Business by Onex Corporation and Baring Private Equity Asia.