*Top 6 categories of work I can do as a Patent Analyst* You would be wondering how you can actually get started as a Patent Analyst, it sounds so technical, will you be able to do it? *Is it practical?* You then have to decide whether this will be a full-blown career shift or merely working on the side to earn an extra income. So remember, you don’t need to shift to a full-time role if you don’t want to directly. Simply start by taking additional responsibility where possible. *You can organically move over time to patent-focussed roles.*