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

Clarivate • Jackson, MS

45d • Remote

About The Position

Clarivate is seeking a Patent Analyst focused on computing, electrical communication, electronic engineering, or physics to support its contract with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The team has provided PCT Chapter I Search and Examination services to the USPTO since 2005. This is a remote, flexible 1099 independent-contractor role. Work must be completed in the continental United States, and selected contractors will perform services under a consulting agreement presented by Clarivate.

The analyst conducts comprehensive searches and prepares written opinions on the patentability of diverse technologies. Projects are accepted weekly according to the contractor’s availability and Clarivate’s needs, with defined due dates. The analyst must deliver timely, high-quality work and maintain proficiency with patent-searching and technical-publication databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience working with patents or in the intellectual property field.
• At least 1 year of industry work experience or advanced research in a related field.
• Must pass a USPTO background check.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or work-eligible legal resident who has resided in the U.S. for the last two years.
• Reliable high-speed internet with at least 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload dedicated bandwidth.
• A secure work location; working from public areas is not permitted.
• Phone and voicemail service for business communication.
• All work must be completed in the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patent examining or patent-searching experience.
• Strong ability to develop search methodologies and conduct searches.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to complete projects against deadlines.
• Experience with Orbit, PatBase, Google Scholar, or PatSeer.
• Master’s degree or PhD.

Responsibilities

• Accept projects weekly based on availability and Clarivate’s needs, and complete them by defined due dates.
• Read disclosures efficiently and identify technical nuances that may distinguish them from prior art.
• Conduct comprehensive searches to locate relevant prior art and provide a logical, complete search history.
• Prepare written opinions applying the most relevant prior art to the disclosure.
• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent-searching databases and proprietary databases of technical publications.
• Review materials independently to stay current with best practices and changes to search procedures.
• Deliver work consistently on time and to a high standard of quality.
• Comply with Clarivate’s Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level