Remote PCT Patent Analyst | Flexible Hours

Clarivate Analytics US LLC; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Patent Analyst with a focus in computing, electrical engineering, electronics or physics to join our team as a remote independent contractor. You will conduct comprehensive searches and prepare written opinions on patentability for a diverse set of technologies related to the USPTO contract.

Responsibilities include quickly reading disclosures, locating the most relevant prior art, documenting search histories, and staying proficient with patent databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field.
• 1+ year of patent/IP experience.
• 1+ year of 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.

Responsibilities

• On a weekly basis, accept projects with a defined due date based on your availability and the needs of Clarivate.
• Demonstrate the ability to read a disclosure quickly and understand the technical nuances which may potentially distinguish it from the prior art.
• Perform a comprehensive search to ensure the most relevant prior art is located and provide a logical and complete search history.
• Prepare a written opinion applying the most relevant prior art to the disclosure.
• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent searching databases and other proprietary databases of technical publications.
• Stay abreast of best practices and changes to search procedures via self directed review of materials provided by Clarivate.
• Maintain consistent timeliness and superior quality of deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Clarivate’s Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct.

Skills

Patent searching

Time management

Reading disclosures quickly

Database searching

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 with a focus in computing, electrical engineering, electronics or physics to join our team as a remote independent contractor. You will conduct comprehensive searches and prepare written opinions on patentability for a diverse set of technologies related to the USPTO contract.

Responsibilities include quickly reading disclosures, locating the most relevant prior art, documenting search histories, and staying proficient with patent databases.