We are seeking an experienced independent patent prior-art researcher
for a narrowly scoped, fixed-price research assignment involving
safety-critical human-machine and physical-system technologies. Our internal team has already completed substantial prior-art
research. We need an independent specialist capable of identifying
potentially overlooked references and performing evidence-based
technical analysis. Required Expertise * Patent prior-art, novelty, and invalidity searches * CPC/IPC classification and patent family analysis * Claim-level technical mapping * Backward and forward citation searching * US, WO/PCT, EP, and relevant KR, JP, CN patent literature * Experience with AI, robotics, industrial control, IoT, automotive,
or security-related technologies * Skilled patent database experience preferred Expected Deliverables * A concise,



source-supported research report * Relevant patent and non-patent literature * Exact publication numbers and source links * Claim-element mapping with paragraph and figure references * Priority and patent-family information * Documented search methodology and unresolved findings Contract Conditions * Fixed-price, one-time assignment * Budget: CAD $180 (Canadian dollars, not USD) * Individual freelancers only; no agencies * Written communication preferred * No patent drafting or legal representation * Confidential technical information will be provided only after
appropriate NDA arrangements * No unauthorized subcontracting or disclosure to third-party AI
services To Apply Please provide your relevant experience, patent databases used,
searchable languages, a redacted sample report if available, and your
proposed delivery schedule. This assignment focuses on one narrowly defined technical research
question, not a full patent landscape or patentability opinion.

📌 Patent Prior-Art Researcher — Fixed-Price Project (Ottawa)
🏢 Workhoppers
📍 Ottawa