IP Analyst

Job Purpose -

The IP Analyst is responsible for conducting comprehensive patent research and analysis to support clients in protecting their intellectual property. The IP Analyst will play a key role in conducting prior art searches and, depending on experience, may also perform freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches and landscape analyses.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality prior art searches in accordance with ISO 9001 mandated processes.
• Develop effective search strategies tailored to client needs.
• Review and analyze search lists and patent documents.
• Draft comprehensive reports detailing search findings and providing actionable insights.
• Conduct prior art searches, including novelty/patentability, validity, and state-of-the-art searches, following ISO 9001 mandated search processes.
• Depending on experience level, assist in conducting freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches under close supervision or independently according to ISO 9001 processes.
• Depending on experience level, perform patent landscape analyses to provide insights into the competitive and technological environment surrounding specific innovations or fields.
• Develop and refine search strategies based on client objectives and specific patent-related queries.
• Review and assess search lists to identify relevant patent documents and other technical literature.
• Draft detailed search reports, summarizing key findings and offering insights into patentability, validity, or state-of-the-art considerations.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an IP Analyst, with a strong foundation in patent research and analysis.
• A good working knowledge of the tools and techniques used to build effective Boolean search strategies.
• Familiarity in using global patent databases, including those offering AI search capabilities.
• Understanding of technical concepts in engineering, science, or related fields to support accurate assessment of patent documents.
• Strong ability to conduct thorough prior art searches and provide detailed, high-quality reports.
• A meticulous approach to reviewing search lists and patent documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate research findings through well-organized reports and verbal communication.
• Capable of working in a team environment, seeking guidance from senior analysts when necessary.

Life at RWS

At RWS, were here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the worlds top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortunes 20 Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.   

Over the past 20 years we’ve been evolving our own AI solutions as well as helping clients to explore, build and use multilingual AI applications. With 45+ AI-related patents and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, we have the experience and expertise to support clients on their AI journey.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.