Join our team! We are looking for an excited, inquisitive Patent Classification Specialist (PCS) to join our Patent Search and Innovation Intelligence Services Team! In this role, you will determine appropriate application classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system and United States Patent Classification System (USPC) through technical knowledge, research, and automated tools. If you are fascinated by the world of inventions, ideas, and new technology and excited to learn something new every day this would be a great opportunity for you!
About you – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or chemistry related field or equivalent relevant work experience
Completed at least one science/engineering-based internship
1-2 years of work experience performing research via work, internships, or volunteering
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Applicants must have resided in the U.S. for the past two consecutive years
It would be great if you also had…
Previous experience with intellectual property (highly desirable)
Ability to work independently, without excessive supervision on a computer workstation 7.5 hours per day
The ability to use computer systems to perform research and classification operations
Ability to work independently to meet defined production and quality standards
What will you be doing in this role?
Mastering the patent classification process
Assigning classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent
Classification rules and definitions
Classifying applications related to specific technologies
Continually expanding knowledge and expertise into new technologies
Working closely with others in a team environment
About the team
The Search and Analytics team provides a great opportunity for career growth with an excellent opportunity to start your Intellectual Property career. They provide extensive training and mentorship in a friendly, relaxed, and team-oriented environment with dynamic and engaged co-workers. The team has an independently driven workflow.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time permanent position
This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days a week in one of our US Clarivate Offices (Philadelphia, Kansas City, Ann Arbor, Alexandria, Tempe)
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