PCT Patent Analyst Computing​/Electronics​/Physics

Employer Industry: Intellectual Property Services

• Flexible remote work opportunity as an independent contractor
• Engage in meaningful work supporting the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies and contribute to patentability assessments
• Maintain a flexible schedule with project‑based assignments

• Accept projects weekly with defined due dates based on availability
• Conduct comprehensive searches to identify relevant prior art and prepare search histories
• Analyze disclosures to understand technical nuances that distinguish them from prior art
• Provide written opinions applying relevant prior art to disclosures
• 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 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 and 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

• Previous patent examining or patent searching experience
• Highly skilled in developing search methodologies and conducting searches
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to complete projects against deadlines
• Experience with patent databases such as Orbit, Pat Base, Google Scholar, or Pat Seer
• Master’s degree or PhD is a plus