Remote Patent Analyst (PCT & Prior Art)

Clarivate Analytics US LLC; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Patent Analyst (Remote Independent Contractor) to research and analyze cutting-edge technologies in computing, electrical engineering, electronics, or physics. You will perform comprehensive prior art searches and write formal opinions on patentability for a USPTO contract.

The role requires a technical degree, at least 1 year of patent/IP experience, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical field (CS, EE, Physics, etc.).
• 1+ year patent or IP experience.
• 1+ year industry or advanced research experience.
• Must pass USPTO background check.
• Eligible for Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. citizen or eligible resident.

Responsibilities

• Accept projects weekly with defined due dates.
• Read disclosures quickly and identify distinguishing technical nuances.
• Perform comprehensive prior art searches with complete search history.
• Prepare written opinions applying relevant prior art.
• Maintain proficiency with patent search databases and proprietary tech pubs.
• Stay updated on best practices and search procedures.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Comply with Clarivate's Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

Skills

Patent search

Technical reading

Written opinion drafting

Disclosures analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field

Tools

Orbit

PatBase

Google Scholar

PatSeer

Job description

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Patent Analyst (Remote Independent Contractor) to research and analyze cutting-edge technologies in computing, electrical engineering, electronics, or physics. You will perform comprehensive prior art searches and write formal opinions on patentability for a USPTO contract.

The role requires a technical degree, at least 1 year of patent/IP experience, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.