Patent Consultant

Netscribes Data & Insights; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent data and insights company is seeking a contract-based employee for 3 months to perform in-depth patent analysis and provide strategic insights. The role involves leading legal assessments, performing detailed competitor IP analyses, and mentoring junior staff. Successful candidates will have a background in patent law and strong communication skills, contributing to key product development decisions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in patent analysis or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with patent databases.
• Strong grasp of patent law and international practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Perform landscape analyses to guide R&D investments.
• Present insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Patent analysis

IP strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

Orbit

Derwent Innovation

Job description

Role: Contractual

We are seeking a contract-based employee for a duration of 3 months.

• 3-5 years of experience in patent analysis, IP strategy, or patent portfolio management.

• Hands-on experience with patent databases, with strong proficiency in Orbit and/or Derwent

Innovation.

• Strong grasp of patent law, claim interpretation, and international filing practices (USPTO, EPO, CNIPA, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across legal, technical, and business functions.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and execute in-depth patentability, freedom-to-operate (FTO), and infringement analyses across multiple jurisdictions.

• Perform landscape and white-space analyses to guide R&D investments and product development.

• Analyze competitor IP portfolios, patent trends, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of best practices in patent research and documentation.

• Present IP insights and strategy recommendations to stakeholders, including leadership, legal, and product teams.

• Maintain current knowledge of international patent laws, classification systems, and relevant industry standards.

Preferred candidate profile :

Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field .

We are seeking a contract-based employee for a duration of 3 months.