Remote PCT Patent Analyst - Computing, Electronics & Physics

Clarivate Analytics US LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Patent Analyst with focus in Computing, Electrical Communication, Electronic Engineering, or Physics. This remote independent contractor role supports a USPTO project, performing comprehensive prior-art searches and delivering written opinions.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and 1+ year IP experience, with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and US residency history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience working with patents or in the intellectual property field.
• 1+ year of work experience in the industry or advanced research in a related field.
• Must pass USPTO Background check.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• U.S. citizen or work eligible legal resident who has resided in the U.S. for the last two years.
• Previous patent examining/patent searching experience (nice to have).
• Master's degree or PhD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• On a weekly basis, accept projects with a defined due date based on availability and Clarivate needs.
• Read a disclosure quickly and understand technical nuances that may distinguish it from prior art.
• Perform a comprehensive search to locate relevant prior art and provide a logical search history.
• Prepare a written opinion applying the most relevant prior art to the disclosure.
• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent searching databases and proprietary databases of technical publications.
• Stay abreast of best practices and changes to search procedures via self-directed review.
• Maintain consistent timeliness and superior quality of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Clarivate's Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct.

Skills

Time management

Technical reading

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Physics

Tools

Orbit

PatBase

Google Scholar

PatSeer

Job description

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Patent Analyst with focus in Computing, Electrical Communication, Electronic Engineering, or Physics. This remote independent contractor role supports a USPTO project, performing comprehensive prior-art searches and delivering written opinions.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and 1+ year IP experience, with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance and US residency history.