USPTO Recruitment Events
Throughout the year, the USPTO holds job fairs and recruitment events across the country to meet with top talent. Check our listings below to find out the next one happening near you!
Job fairs calendar
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Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate who is looking to launch your career? Are you already established in the field and want to embark on an exciting new direction? Do you enjoy working at the cutting edge of innovation? Would a career in public service be meaningful to you? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, we want to meet you!
Check out our upcoming in-person and virtual recruitment events below. They are free, but some are only open to current students and alumni. Please contact the school for specific event and registration details if you are a student and plan to attend in person.
January Events
- January 8, 2025
- January 15, 2025
- January 22, 2025
- January 29, 2025
February Career Fairs
- February 5, 2025
- February 12, 2025
- February 19, 2025
- February 26, 2025
March Career Fairs
- March 5, 2025
- March 12, 2025
- March 19, 2025
- March 26, 2025
April Career Fairs
- April 2, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- April 16, 2025
- April 23, 2025
- April 30, 2025
May Career Fairs
- May 7, 2025
- May 14, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- May 28, 2025
June Career Fairs
- June 4, 2025
- June 11, 2025
- June 18, 2025
Why attend our recruitment events?
Our recruitment events are a great way for applicants to learn about the important work of patent examiners and trademark examining attorneys, our competitive salaries, full-time telework options, benefits, work-life balance, and why the USPTO is a great place to work in the federal government.
We host and participate in both in-person and virtual events where you can speak directly with recruiters to learn more about the qualifications required for becoming a patent examiner or trademark examining attorney. Be sure to ask questions! Our recruiters will be ready with answers.
USPTO recruiters and human resources specialists will share important information about our current openings and help you navigate the application process via USAJOBS.gov. Those who qualify will be encouraged to apply (candidates cannot be officially considered for open positions without submitting a completed application within USAJOBS.gov).
Why work at the USPTO?
USPTO patent examiners have granted patents for some of the world’s game-changing innovations—think iPhone, the electric guitar, Facebook, wearable cameras, and the Super Soaker®!—while USPTO trademark examining attorneys have approved some of the most recognizable trademarks in the world.
USPTO patent examiners and trademark examining attorneys:
- Enjoy competitive pay, performance-based awards, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities
- Support economic growth in the United States and work with cutting-edge, modern innovations
- Gain experience, training, and mentorship in patent or trademark examination
- Conduct research and interact with inventors and entrepreneurs working on modern innovations
Current openings for patent examiners
Every year, we have hundreds of positions available for entry-level patent examiners. At this time, the job announcements are closed but check USAJOBS.gov for other opportunities to join the USPTO.