PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Mechanical/Medical Devices

About the role

This is an amazing opportunity to support the USPTO by providing PCT Chapter I Search and Examination services.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or work eligible legal resident who has resided in the U.S. for the last two years.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, 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.
• Able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong reading and comprehension skills.
• Proficiency with commercial patent searching databases and other proprietary databases of technical publications.
• Ability to stay updated with best practices and changes to search procedures.

Benefits

Flexible work hours.

Pay

The expected pay for this position is based on productivity. The expected pay is $475 per patent case completed. Individual pay is based upon experience, education, skill and ability, expertise, and relevant factors.

Schedule

Remote work from a secure location in the United States.