Remote PCT Patent Analyst - Search & Opinion

Clarivate Analytics US LLC; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarivate Analytics US LLC is seeking a Patent Analyst to work remotely as an independent contractor. You will conduct comprehensive patent searches, evaluate disclosures, and prepare written opinions on patentability across computing, electrical, electronics, and physics domains.

Requirements include a technical degree and IP experience, ability to pass background checks, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance. The role emphasizes timely delivery, quality, and adherence to ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• 1+ year of patents or IP experience.
• 1+ year in industry or research in related field.
• Must pass USPTO background check.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• U.S. citizen or eligible resident with 2 years in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Accept projects weekly with defined due dates based on availability.
• Read disclosures quickly and identify distinguishing technical nuances.
• Perform comprehensive patent searches and document search history.
• Prepare written opinions applying relevant prior art.
• Maintain proficiency with patent databases and proprietary publications.
• Stay updated on search practices via Clarivate materials.
• Deliver timely work with high quality and ethics compliance.

Skills

Patent research experience

Discipline knowledge in computing/e‑h/

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 to work remotely as an independent contractor. You will conduct comprehensive patent searches, evaluate disclosures, and prepare written opinions on patentability across computing, electrical, electronics, and physics domains.

Requirements include a technical degree and IP experience, ability to pass background checks, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance. The role emphasizes timely delivery, quality, and adherence to ethics.