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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

Today, on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we celebrate Beulah Louise Henry, famously known as “Lady Edison.” A self-taught inventor with an unstoppable drive, Henry visualized solutions to everyday problems and turned them into reality. Over her prolific career, she claimed more than 100 inventions and 49 patents, working across multiple industries and earning her place as one of the most inventive minds of her time. Her innovative spirit and entrepreneurial approach paved the way for future women in innovation. Among her remarkable patents are a bobbinless sewing machine that revolutionized high-volume stitching, a typewriter attachment that made document duplication cleaner and easier, and toys with lifelike features such as movable eyes and lips. She even created an ice cream maker that worked with minimal ice and doubled as a water cooler — perfect for a pre-freezer era. HenryBeulah’s groundbreaking inventions continue to inspire and exemplify the impact of women’s innovation. #WomensEntrepreneurDay #InnovationHerstory

Are you pursuing a post-military career within a government agency? If so, you don't want to miss TODAY'S event! Mark your calendars for the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) | RecruitMilitary National Government Agency Virtual Career Fair for Veterans and the opportunity to speak with the nation's top government agency employers that are looking to hire within the military community. Don't miss the chance to engage with representatives who play a vital role in their company's hiring process from the comfort of you own home! Nearly 20 organizations like Amentum, the USPTO, the FDA, Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and many more are waiting to connect with you! Begin your transition journey TODAY: https://rmvets.com/4awOlk1.

Here’s a unique legal career opportunity — an intellectual property (IP) attorney who will work on key international engagements for our agency. As a senior IP attorney in global outreach, you’ll oversee bilateral and multilateral negotiations in foreign policy and trade arenas. Use your collaborative leadership skills as you coordinate efforts in international organizations and with regional agency teams. This career truly offers the opportunity to have far-reaching impact! Apply: https://bit.ly/3Co0Anb

Customer experience is a top priority for us! In fact,?Trademark?Center, our new system designed to improve the filing experience for?trademark?applicants, received a performance shoutout on the PMA update on?Performance.gov ? https://bit.ly/3AMpOet