[Remote] PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Computing/Electronics/Physics
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
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