Patent Analyst

Patsnap•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$70,000 - CA$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Patsnap is a global, pre-IPO company that transforms the way organizations harness their Intellectual Property and Research & Development productivity. Our platform revolutionizes how IP and R&D teams collaborate across the entire innovation lifecycle, using domain-specific AI to accelerate the creation of market-ready products. With over 12,000 customers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in innovation, Patsnap is at the forefront of technological advancement. Our $300M Series E funding round brings our valuation to a $1 billion unicorn status, and we still have a remarkable amount of growth ahead. We have a vibrant and diverse team with offices in Singapore, Toronto, London, and Shanghai. Our hyper-growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company-wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talent thrives and ideas bloom. The role involves conducting patent searches, preparing search reports, analyzing patent documents, and supporting innovation, R&D, legal, and intellectual property teams. This is a hybrid position in our Downtown Toronto office with the expectation to work from the office on Wednesdays. You are welcome to work out of the office more often if you wish!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline
2-3+ years of experience in patent searching, patent analysis, or intellectual property research
Proven experience performing patent searches (patentability, freedom to operate, state of the art, validity, landscapes, competitive intelligence, etc.)
Hands-on experience with multiple patent databases such as PatSnap, Derwent Innovation, Questel Orbit, PatSeer, PatBase, etc
Good understanding of patent documents, claims, specifications, legal status, priority data, and patent families
Ability to understand and interpret technical concepts across one or more technology domains
Excellent prioritization, consultative, and analytical skills with the ability to manage deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

Responsibilities

Perform different types of patent searches such as novelty searches, invalidity searches, freedom-to-operate searches, state-of-the-art searches, etc.
Migrate patent data and Boolean queries across multiple databases, including commercial patent databases, free patent databases.
Ensure technical excellence in search strategies, oversee search vendor performance, and review research/search reports before client delivery.
Own the end-to-end delivery of professional services projects for clients, ensuring timelines, quality, and clear communication.
Stay updated on patent search tools, database features, and best practices in intellectual property research.
Work with AI-enabled patent search, analytics, summarization, or research tools.
Combine AI-assisted outputs with human intelligence, technical reasoning, and patent search expertise.
Understand responsible AI use, including the need to validate AI-generated results for accuracy, relevance, and completeness.