PCT Patent Analyst Computing​/Electronics​/Physics

Employer Industry: Intellectual Property Services

• Flexible work hours in a remote position
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and support the US Patent & Trademark Office
• Engage in meaningful work with a focus on patentability and intellectual property
• Chance to utilize and enhance technical knowledge in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation as an independent contractor

• Accept projects with defined due dates based on availability and employer needs
• Conduct comprehensive searches to locate relevant prior art and provide a complete search history
• Prepare written opinions applying prior art to 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
• 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
• U.S. citizen or work‑eligible legal resident who has resided in the U.S. for the last two years

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