USPTO Day at UTA

It takes SKILL to recognize INGENUITY...

Are you ready to protect what’s next in American ingenuity?

Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office, America’s Innovation Agency, at UTA for an informational presentation at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2 to learn about careers in protecting American intellectual property as a patent examiner! The session will be held in Chemistry & Physics Building (CPB) Room 303.

Why Attend?

The USPTO has hundreds of positions open for entry-level patent examiners and they want to meet recent or soon-to-be graduates and professionals in physics, biomedical engineering and chemical engineering who are looking to embark on an exciting, new career path. They are currently hiring scientists and engineers nationwide who will use their specialized expertise to serve the public and promote what our Founders called “the progress of science and the useful arts" by granting patents.

What You’ll Learn

Come to the USPTO info session on March 2 to learn about how a career as a patent examiner aligns directly with your interests and your passion for public service. At the event, you will also learn:

  • How the work of patent examiners supports economic growth and maintains America’s status as one of the world’s top innovators;
  • How your background in science can be fully leveraged in an exciting, challenging career path;
  • How you can do the kind of work that you love from your home without relocating;
  • That a career as a patent examiner means getting to work with cutting-edge technologies that enable inventive, modern breakthroughs and solve world problems;
  • Why the USPTO is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the federal government with unmatched benefits, competitive pay, flexible schedules, telework opportunities and a rich, diverse culture; and
  • How to apply to USPTO’s current job openings via USAJOBS. 

Who Can Attend?

This event is open to undergraduates and graduate students from across the College of Science (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology). No RSVP is required!

Interested but can’t make either information session? Here are two ways to get informed:

1. Visit www.uspto.gov/jobs to learn about how to Become a Patent Examiner; and
2. Visit USAJOBS to view their current open vacancies and apply!