Patent Classifier I Civil Engineering

About the role

The role of a Patent Classifier at Serco’s Intellectual Property (IP) Services Program involves determining appropriate classifications in accordance with both U.S. and international patent classification systems through technical knowledge, research, and automated tools. This position supports a contract with the USPTO and provides similar analysis and patent search services for law firms and inventors.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate classifications in accordance with U.S. and international patent classification systems.
• Apply knowledge of classification processes to assign U.S. Patent Classification (USPC) and Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) codes to complex technical subject matter.
• Provide analysis and prepare written reports for patent attorneys and others in the IP industry.
• Use automated systems to perform research and classification operations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision in a production-based environment.
• Participate in on-going program training to expand knowledge in additional technical fields and patent services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 0-2 years of experience or 2 years of additional work experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to think critically is vital to this role.
• Understanding of technical concepts and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with turbines, wind turbines, rotors, aerospace engineering preferred.
• 25% travel may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong reading comprehension skills and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to work on a computer workstation 8 hours per day.

Skills

• Patent classification, search, and examination processes.
• Microsoft Office Word and Excel proficiency.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering concepts.
• Experience with turbines, wind turbines, rotors, and aerospace engineering.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us. Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.