USPTO Jobs

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We lead the world in intellectual property protection and policy

A job with the USPTO means more than employment with the federal government. We protect our nation's intellectual property rights at home and abroad. We are a great place to work, ranking among the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in North America and Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces.

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You can be a patent examiner

Want to directly contribute to the future of commerce? Seeking a career that offers training and real-world opportunities to apply your talent? Become a patent examiner! Join a team of skilled STEM professionals who work with entrepreneurs to review their patent applications and determine whether a patent can be granted.

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You can be a trademark examining attorney

You worked hard to earn your law degree—now apply it to the cutting-edge field of trademark intellectual property rights. Trademark examining attorneys analyze trademark applications, evaluate facts, and determine questions of law that ultimately lead to federal trademark registrations.

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You can play an international role

As American businesses expand globally, they have a unique ally for matters of intellectual property (IP) through the USPTO's IP attorneys stationed throughout the globe. Learn more about how you can have an unparalleled career experience via the IP Attaché Program.

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Explore these special hiring programs to find your fit

We depend on thousands of talented and highly skilled individuals to help us protect intellectual property and promote innovation in the United States. Whether you are a student, person with a disability, veteran, military spouse, or more—we've got the program for you!