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PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Computing/Electronics/Physics

Remote, United States of AmericaRemoteContract2026-03-27 → 2026-11-10
Remote · from United StatesFreelance / independent contractorSecurity clearance required

Core

Perform comprehensive patentability searches and write opinions on diverse technologies (Computing, Electronics, Physics) for the USPTO.

Role type

Contract Patent Analyst (Search & Examination)

Builds

Prior art search reports and patentability opinions for USPTO PCT Chapter I

Domain

Intellectual Property / Patent Law / Technical Engineering

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Patent search methodology, technical reading of disclosures, prior art identification, written opinion drafting, database proficiency

Preferred skills

Previous patent examining experience, advanced research background, Master's or PhD

Technologies

Orbit, PatBase, Google Scholar, PatSeer

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive searches to locate relevant prior art, prepare written opinions applying prior art to disclosures, maintain proficiency with commercial patent databases, ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC