Imagine a transformative summer experience working closely with intellectual property (IP) leaders as part of the USPTO Extern Program. Here we celebrate, support, and thrive by building the bridge between IP and accessibility for all. This unpaid, volunteer program provides talented college and law school students with unique opportunities to gain valuable skills and professional experience. Join us this summer to learn more about various career paths at the USPTO.

Duties

This exciting externship opportunity will start in early September 2024 and end no later than December 31, 2024. Some things you should know:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• Meet educational requirement.
• Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a qualifying educational institution.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment.

Qualifications

All applicants applying to participate in the externship must meet the following requirements: 1. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student at an accredited university (either an undergraduate, graduate, law school or post-graduate).

Education

A successful candidate must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student at an accredited university either as an undergraduate, graduate, legal, or post graduate student.

Contacts

• Address PATS - Patent Experience Extern Program Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Alicia Douglas
• Phone: (571)272-3718
• Email: [email protected]