Job fairs calendar

Take a swing at your future. Your career could be a knockout.

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate who is looking to launch your career? Are you already established in the field and want to embark on an exciting new direction? Do you enjoy working at the cutting edge of innovation? Would a career in public service be meaningful to you? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we want to meet you!

Check out our upcoming in-person and virtual recruitment events below. They are free, but some are only open to current students and alumni. Please contact the school for specific event and registration details if you are a student and plan to attend in person.

January Events

January 8, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
January 15, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
January 22, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
January 29, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED

February Career Fairs

February 5, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
February 12, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
February 19, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
February 26, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED

March Career Fairs

March 5, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
March 12, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
March 19, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
March 26, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED

April Career Fairs

April 2, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
April 9, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
April 16, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
April 23, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED
April 30, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual) - CANCELED

May Career Fairs

May 7, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)
May 14, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)
May 21, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)
May 28, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)

June Career Fairs

June 4, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)
June 11, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)
June 18, 2025
- Office hour with USPTO patent examiners (Virtual)

Why attend our recruitment events?

Our recruitment events are a great way for applicants to learn about the important work of patent examiners and trademark examining attorneys, our competitive salaries, full-time telework options, benefits, work-life balance, and why the USPTO is consistently ranked one of the best places to work in the federal government.

We host and participate in both in-person and virtual events where you can speak directly with recruiters to learn more about the qualifications required for becoming a patent examiner or trademark examining attorney. Be sure to ask questions! Our recruiters will be ready with answers.

USPTO recruiters and human resources specialists will share important information about our current openings and help you navigate the application process via USAJOBS.gov. Those who qualify will be encouraged to apply (candidates cannot be officially considered for open positions without submitting a completed application within USAJOBS.gov).

Why work at the USPTO?

USPTO patent examiners have granted patents for some of the world’s game-changing innovations—think iPhone, the electric guitar, Facebook, wearable cameras, and the Super Soaker®!—while USPTO trademark examining attorneys have approved some of the most recognizable trademarks in the world.

USPTO patent examiners and trademark examining attorneys:

Enjoy competitive pay, performance-based awards, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities
Support economic growth in the United States and work with cutting-edge, modern innovations
Gain experience, training, and mentorship in patent or trademark examination
Conduct research and interact with inventors and entrepreneurs working on modern innovations

Current openings for patent examiners

Every year, we have hundreds of positions available for entry-level patent examiners. At this time, the job announcements are closed but check USAJOBS.gov for other opportunities to join the USPTO. The next round of hiring for patent examiners is expected to open in the fall.

USPTO Recruitment Events

Job fairs calendar

Current openings for patent examiners