New Trademark Examining Attorney Positions Open Now
Combine your passion for public
service with your love of intellectual property law.
Careers in IP law at the United States Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO) are:
· Challenging
– you get to work with a wider variety of subjects than almost any other area
of law;
· Autonomous - you
are trusted to work independently and trained to make quick, decisive and
accurate legal decisions;
· Rewarding –
merit-based awards are available for superior work performance, both in quality
and in production; and
·
Aligned with a Passion for Public Service – USPTO employees take a
lot of pride in serving the public by helping entrepreneurs pursue their dreams
in innovation.
Get to know Kemi, a Trademark Examining Attorney, and hear what she loves about working at the USPTO.
From now until November 28, 2022, the USPTO is accepting applications to fill multiple positions for entry-level Trademark examining attorneys. You may telework from anywhere in the U.S. or work from the physical worksite which is located in Alexandria/Virginia. The positions are open to all U.S. citizens or nationals.
·
The
GS-9 “Law Clerk” vacancy
is for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have
a law degree and complete bar admission within 14 months of being hired. Once
admission is complete, new GS-9 hires will be converted to GS-11. No prior
experience is required.
· The GS-11 “Attorney Advisor” vacancy is also for entry-level Trademark examining attorney positions. Applicants must have a law degree and an active bar membership in good standing. No prior experience is required.
Thinking of joining the USPTO’s Trademarks legal team?
SAVE THE
DATE!
Becoming a
Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO
Tuesday, November 15th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
The USPTO will host a webinar all about
becoming a Trademark Examining Attorney! During
the webinar, job seekers will learn about the agency’s mission, how working as
a Trademark Examining Attorney supports economic growth and innovation, as well
as how – and specifically where - to apply.
Attendees will also get a chance to hear directly from two Trademark Examining Attorneys on why they love working at the USPTO and how the agency’s “work from home nationwide” programs help to support employees and families holistically.
Tune in here: https://bit.ly/tmex_webinar
Webinar password: virtual (8478825 from
phones)
or join by phone: +1-415-527-5035 US
Toll
Access code: 2761 005 4594
Learn more about how to become a trademark examining attorney at the USPTO here. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful work, telework and flexible schedules, work-life balance, a rich culture of diversity and inclusion, training and mentorship, great pay and benefits, and more!
For more
information about the job requirements and the hiring process, please visit the
USPTO Jobs Website at: www.uspto.gov/jobs
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