Become a design patent examiner

We're currently hiring Design Patent Examiners.

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Are you a U.S. citizen or national graduating with a design, architecture, or fine arts-related degree? Would you like to be at the forefront of innovation, examining design patent applications to determine whether a product's design can be considered one of a kind? Do you want the opportunity to work from home nationwide with a flexible schedule? A culture of inclusivity and camaraderie, as part of a community that leads America toward breakthroughs in innovation? Consider becoming a design patent examiner.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted the following events about why you should work with us as a design patent examiner. By attending events such as these, you will learn more about the agency, the design patent examiner position, and why employees love to work at the USPTO. 

Past events

May 18, 2023 - Virtual

By attending this event you will learn more about the agency and the design patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and learn more about our tremendous benefits and why employees love to work here.

Apr 12, 2023 - Virtual

By attending this event you will learn more about the agency and the design patent examiner position, meet with the USPTO team, and learn more about our tremendous benefits and why employees love to work here.