PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Computing/Electronics/Physics

Summary

Clarivate is seeking a Patent Analyst with a focus in Computing, Electrical Communication, Electronic Engineering, or Physics to join their team. This role involves researching and analyzing cutting-edge technologies and performing comprehensive searches for patentability assessments.

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

• 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
• Reliable, High Speed Internet connection: at least 10 Mbps of download speed and 1 Mbps of upload speed of dedicated internet bandwidth
• Secure work location, working from public areas is not permitted
• Phone and voicemail service for business communication
• Previous patent examining/patent searching experience
• Highly skilled developing a search methodology and conducting searches
• Strong time management skills and the ability to complete projects against deadlines
• Experience with Orbit, PatBase, Google Scholar or PatSeer
• Master's degree or PhD is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Reliable, High Speed Internet connection: at least 10 Mbps of download speed and 1 Mbps of upload speed of dedicated internet bandwidth
• Secure work location, working from public areas is not permitted
• Phone and voicemail service for business communication

Nice to Haves

• Previous patent examining/patent searching experience
• Highly skilled developing a search methodology and conducting searches
• Strong time management skills and the ability to complete projects against deadlines
• Experience with Orbit, PatBase, Google Scholar or PatSeer
• Master's degree or PhD is a plus