Patent Analyst Responsibilities and Duties

Conduct searches on patentability, validity, freedom-to-operate and infringement.

Study to determine technology field trends, deliver competitive intelligence and determine research and licensing opportunities.

Ensure commercial patent and proprietary databases disclose technical publications are proficient.

Handle awareness searches of citation and industry profiles with information sources like on-line databases, internet and hardcopy information.

Support technical analysts to strategize complicated searches.

Review search results and generate reports.

Issue technology updates.

Inform customers to supervise level and effectiveness of service.

Develop company business awareness and learn customer needs to inform new developments.

Engage in special information projects.

Assist project teams by offering technical, patent and business data.

Adhere to safety standards.