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Patent Classification Analyst

Global Patent Solutions, LLC

Chandler, AZ • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Global Patent Solutions, LLC (GPS) is an intellectual property research and consulting firm founded to meet the demanding needs of Inventors and IP professionals around the world for high-quality patent research and consulting. From our headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, we currently service a global client-base of IP Attorneys, Patent Agents, Business Leaders, R&D Teams, Universities, Entrepreneurs and Inventors.

Under the direction of the Commercial Manager, the Patent Analyst will support the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) work provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Patent Analyst will perform technical research of invention concepts and provide classifications of each of the identified inventive concepts described in the documents through technical knowledge, research and automated tools.

The position entails:

  • Understanding the patent classification process.
  • Assigning classifications in accordance with the Cooperative Patent Classification principles.
  • Classifying applications related to specific technologies.
  • Continually expanding knowledge and expertise into new technologies.

** This position is fully remote from anywhere within the United States


  • BS Engineering, or other scientific field required. MS or PHD in Engineering preferred.
  • Must have previous experience or extensive knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: Business Methods, Computer/Info Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Physical Sciences
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Global Patent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.