Patent examiners are skilled engineers and scientists who work closely with entrepreneurs to process their patent applications and determine whether a patent can be granted. This work facilitates the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s mission to protect intellectual property and help businesses quickly move their innovations to market, creating new jobs and expanding commerce. Learn more about the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the patent examiner position, listen to stories from our USPTO team, and hear about our tremendous benefits and why employees love to work here.
Learn more on how to become a patent examiner with the USPTO by visiting uspto.gov/jobs.