PCT Patent Analyst Computing​/Electronics​/Physics

Employer Industry: Intellectual Property Services

• Flexible remote work as an independent contractor
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and support the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
• Competitive compensation structure with project‑based work
• Chance to enhance your technical knowledge and skills in the patent field
• Engage in diverse projects with defined deadlines based on your availability
• Supportive work environment focused on professional growth and compliance with ethical standards

• Accept projects on a weekly basis with defined due dates based on availability and employer needs
• Conduct comprehensive searches to identify relevant prior art and prepare a logical search history
• Develop written opinions that apply the most relevant prior art to patent disclosures
• Maintain proficiency with commercial patent searching databases and proprietary technical publications
• Ensure compliance with the employer's Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with patents or in the intellectual property field
• At least 1 year of work experience in the industry or advanced research in a related field
• Must pass USPTO Background check and 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

• Previous patent examining or patent searching experience
• Highly skilled in developing search methodologies and conducting searches
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with patent databases such as Orbit, Pat Base, Google Scholar, or Pat Seer
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field