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PCT Patent Analyst (Contract) - Mechanical/Medical Devices

2 Locations🌐 Remote💼 Contract💰 $475–$475🗓 2026-04-08 → 2026-07-31

Core

Perform comprehensive patentability searches and write opinions on mechanical/medical device technologies for the USPTO.

Role type

Independent contractor patent analyst (mechanical/medical devices)

Builds

Patent search reports and written opinions for USPTO PCT Chapter I cases

Domain

Intellectual property / Mechanical engineering / Medical devices

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Patent search methodology, prior art identification, technical disclosure analysis, commercial database proficiency, written opinion drafting

Preferred skills

Previous patent examining experience, Master's or PhD, experience with Orbit/PatBase/PatSeer

Technologies

Orbit, PatBase, Google Scholar, PatSeer

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive prior art searches, prepare written opinions on patentability, maintain proficiency with patent databases, adhere to search procedure best practices

Seniority

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

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