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Great company to get started in IP and data aggregation - Analyst Global Prior Art Employee Review

5.0
Aug 29, 2019
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Pros

GPA has excellent work-life balance, a world-class team, and its main office is in the heart of Boston. It offers a competitive salary for the type of work and decent benefits. Working as an Analyst in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals group, the projects offered a real time view of technology trends in the industry. It was interesting to work on a technology and then see its consequences ripple through the news or top tier technical journals weeks to months afterward. You can take your searching skills to the next level by developing sophisticated search strategies for patent and non-patent literature. There is extensive use of professional databases and coming up with comprehensive sets of search terms and advanced Boolean search strings. Knowledge of patent anatomy and the types of data that can be derived from patents is developed extensively. Analysis of patents is performed in the context of IP landscapes, freedom-to-operate analysis, validity, and prior art determinations. Data from these searches is often used to develop exhibits for client presentations or for articles in peer-reviewed and trade publications.

Cons

GPA is a small, niche company so there is limited room for advancement. That said, the skill set you will develop is highly valued.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

(note last year at employer was off since option was not there) Global Prior Art was my first job after completing my undergraduate degree, and it was a wonderful place to begin my professional career. I am very grateful for the mentorship I received there and for the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects across the biotech and intellectual property fields. My work at Global Prior Art introduced me to freedom-to-operate analyses, patent landscape projects, and the broader role of IP strategy in biotechnology. The experience gave me a new perspective on how science, technology, patent law, and business intersect, and helped me better understand the complexities of operating in the biotech industry. The projects were intellectually engaging and diverse, and I learned to think analytically, and communicate technical information clearly. Most importantly, the experience helped build an important foundation for my later career in the biotech industry. My manager was also very supportive and helped me onboard and adapt to industry work. I have very fond memories of my time at Global Prior Art and I would recommend the company for the training, mentorship, and exposure to different aspects of the company.

Cons

Because the work is project-based and often moves quickly from clients, there is not as much chance to follow projects through over the long term to see their impact for the clients.

2.0
Aug 26, 2025
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Pros

Supports work from home flexibility

Cons

Hard to pivot out of if not IP oriented

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