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Looking for a fun, hands-on activity for the whole family this Thanksgiving season? We’ve teamed up with the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention on a series of invention experiments featuring common household items. Check out our blog post to learn more about the inventions, patents, and science that make one of our favorite holiday meals possible: https://bit.ly/3AVMZmM

Big news for design rights: The international community has agreed on a new Riyadh Design Law Treaty that supports a more straight-forward, faster, and less expensive process to pursue global protection for industrial designs, changes that are especially meaningful for independent designers and new and small businesses. The USPTO congratulates our fellow World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO member states for rising to the moment, and through consensus-based decision making, building a stronger global IP system. A special thank you to USPTO and U.S. Department of State members including Sharon Israel, David Gerk, Gordon Klancnik, Keith Mullervy, Marina Lamm, Alex Hamilton, Rasha Abdel Magid, and Aisha Salem-Howey, who represented American designer and business interests during the two weeks of final negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Details on the provisions of the Treaty: https://bit.ly/40ZuoRp

In our latest blog, take a look back at the changes the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act has enacted since it was signed in 2011 and resulting Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) milestones, including how we’ve expanded our outreach and resources for those who appear before the PTAB: https://bit.ly/4159y37 Image: Surrounded by lawmakers, officials, and students, President Barack Obama signs into law the AIA at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia, on September 16, 2011. (Photo courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library)

If you’ve applied to federal jobs, you’ve discovered that the process is different than private industry. Don’t worry — we’ve simplified the steps for you! Learn how to navigate USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, and discover the different sections of the job announcements and how to create your federal resume. Watch the complete video: https://bit.ly/4bYMMvX #FederalJobs #ResumeHelp

Easier food prep is music to our ears! Thanks to inventors, we’re able to keep food for longer and serve it safely. Mary DeLeon in 1873 patented improvements in cooking apparatuses by combining a lamp and water reservoir to keep food heated, and in 1951, Borge Madsen patented a separable fastener that you know as the zipper top of Ziploc bags. We continue our Thanksgiving celebration with the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention to highlight food, science and innovation. Join us to learn how to make a kazoo with food prep items from your home by heading to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4fOU7Ag

Our patent examiners have discovered the benefits of working here, including: ? Innovative mission ? Career growth ? Flexibility ? Public service ? Telework options If you’re a U.S. citizen with a STEM degree, apply to join us: https://bit.ly/patent-25. #Hiring #WorkFromHome

Patent fees will increase effective Jan. 19. These fee adjustments will provide sufficient funding to effectively administer the U.S. patent system & continue making progress toward achieving strategic goals, including reducing patent pendency. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ATYIlD

We’re thrilled to share the USPTO is one of only two federal agencies named a Top 25 Veteran Employer for 2025 by Military.com. The designation highlights our emphasis on veteran hiring, professional development, employee experience, and military outreach.

Fine-tune your resume and get your transcript or proof of enrollment letter, because we have an externship opportunity coming soon! If you’re a high school, college, or law student seeking a unique opportunity to gain skills and professional experience, be on the lookout for the USPTO externship This volunteer role offers a wealth of networking and training to students in their field of study. We have opportunities in patents, trademark law, HR, IT, international affairs, public engagement, procurement, and other intellectual property-related areas. Be the first to hear when the vacancy opens and learn about upcoming events and career advice by subscribing to our USPTO hiring newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dneisTR4.

This National Entrepreneurs Day, we're celebrating the startups and individuals that are the life blood of the American innovation ecosystem! To achieve our goal of helping ALL make their dream a reality, we have developed a new no-cost, on-demand, 2-hour Startup Certification Course that covers IP protection, cybersecurity, and funding to make sure innovators have the information they need to secure their IP and to scale their business. “Intellectual property, whether an invention, design, or brand, is a new business’ most valuable asset. And USPTO is here to help get it protected,” said Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property. “But many startup founders and investors we’ve talked with said there was a lack of information, and more importantly time, to focus on IP protection. So that’s where USPTO stepped in to create this new resource specifically with the needs – and limitations – of founders in mind.” Start building a stronger future with this free resource ?? https://bit.ly/40VNac5