Experience, education, skills, and accomplishments Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field 1+ year of experience working with patents or in the intellectual property field 1+ year of work experience in the industry or advanced research in a related field Must pass USPTO Background check Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance U.S. citizen or work-eligible legal resident who has resided in the U.S. for the last two years. As an independent contractor, you will be responsible for performing a comprehensive search and a written opinion on the patentability of an array of diverse technologies.