USPTO · 1 month ago
Patent Examiner (Computer Science)
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$68K/yr - $121K/yrThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking talented individuals with STEM backgrounds, particularly in artificial intelligence, to become patent examiners. The role involves examining patent applications, preparing office actions, driving innovation in patent examination processes, and evaluating cutting-edge technologies.
AssociationIntellectual PropertyLegal
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Examine patent applications and protect groundbreaking ideas. You'll review applications, plan and conduct searches, and apply prior art to determine if inventions meet patentability standards
Prepare clear and thoughtful office actions. You'll draft detailed explanations of your examination decisions, discuss them in depth with supervisors or senior examiners, and refine your work based on their feedback before issuing official communications
Drive innovation in how we examine patents. Beyond day-to-day examination, you'll contribute to improving our processes through analytical research and active involvement in shaping the future of patent work
Test new ideas and methods. Try alternative examination approaches and share valuable feedback to help improve efficiency and performance
Evaluate cutting-edge technologies. Assist in testing innovative tools, including artificial intelligence, and provide insights on their potential to transform how we work
Participate in pilot programs and new initiatives. Help shape and refine new work structures and processes, offering recommendations for streamlining operations and improving outcomes
Be a voice for improvement. Provide ongoing feedback and insights to help leadership make informed decisions about examination practices, technology, and workflow enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science; OR a Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have been any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
Applying biological science, physics, or scientific principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies used in the evaluation of technology; assisting in the collection of and recognizing discrepancies in data. Examples of work include taking measurements and collecting information, learning to take proper samples, conducting routine calculations, checking of numerical data, preparing graphs and data profiles, and/or accomplishing routine analyses
Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business or shop mathematics are not acceptable
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
Benefits
A recruitment incentive may be paid to an employee who is newly appointed to the Federal Government.
Company
USPTO
For over 200 years, the basic role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has remained the same: to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries (Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution).
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