USPTO Hour: Patent examiner hiring, recruiting efforts and the patent examiner role

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Join us on Wednesday, March 18, from noon to 1 p.m. ET for our next USPTO Hour, hosted by the Office of the Commissioner for Patents.

In this session, we’ll focus on the new patent examiner hiring and recruitment efforts. We’ll also answer questions during a live Q&A session. The discussion will feature: 

  • An overview of the patent examiner role
  • An overview of the new patent examiner training
  • An overview of hiring and recruitment efforts 

Speakers include:

  • Kiesha Bryant, Technology Center 2800 Group Director
  • Jennifer Michener, Technology Center 1600 Group Director                                                  

     Download the slides

We want to hear from you

Submit your questions to USPTOHour@uspto.gov, along with any ideas or topics for future USPTO Hours. 

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If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please submit your request to the contact information listed above.

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