Company Description: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting intellectual property rights for patents and trademarks. The USPTO employs a staff of over 10,000 people who support the major function of the examination and issuance of patents and the registration of trademarks. At the USPTO, our engineers and scientists make decisions every day that play a crucial role in fostering economic growth and creating jobs. Patent Examiners use a combination of technical research and legal analysis to evaluate and determine whether to grant patent protection for new inventions. Patent examiners promote progress while getting a first hand look at cutting edge technology. We are located in a new campus style setting in Alexandria, Virginia just outside Washington, DC.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), cutting-edge agency dealing with intellectual property issues. The USPTO is comprised of engineers, scientists, and attorneys. The USPTO operates as a performance-based organization, with plans to hire 1,200 employees next year, transitioning to electronic end-to-end processing of both patent and trademark applications. Located at our state-of-the-art facility in Alexandria, VA. USPTO offers a family friendly work environment, flexible work schedule, on-site fitness center, on-site childcare facility, causal dress policy, and transit subsidy.

Qualified applicants may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to $9,900 per year for a maximum of four years. A service agreement will be required.

Available Positions: Patent Examiner

Citizenship Required?: Yes.