Meet the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
The USPTO is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. By granting patents and registering trademarks, we safeguard intellectual property for commerce. Under this system of protection, new products have been invented, new uses for old ones discovered, and job opportunities created for millions of Americans. ? Globally, we provide training, education, and capacity building programs designed to empower inventors, small business owners and large corporations.
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We are America’s Innovation Agency. Find extraordinary opportunities here. We offer unparalleled work-life balance and unmatched career growth to a workforce of more than 14,000 highly skilled and motivated professionals. We're seeking?top talent in: - Patent examination (STEM fields) - Trademark examination - Human Resources - Information Technology - Finance - Intellectual Property Law and more.
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The work that veterans and military spouses do at the USPTO is incredibly important to our nation. They contribute to our agency's mission, which provides a system of protection to safeguard American ingenuity as we advance innovation and contribute to economic impact nationwide. We currently have more than 900 veterans as USPTO colleagues. Our USPTO Military Association, which has more than 300 members, offers support and mentorship for colleagues.
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