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 high school, 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 June 2025 and end no later than August 29, 2025.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• You must meet educational requirements and be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• You must be enrolled as a high school or degree-seeking student in a qualifying educational institution.
• You must be at least 16 years of age.
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment.
• You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Qualifications

All applicants applying to participate in this externship must meet the following requirements: 1. You must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled as a high school student or seeking a degree, diploma, or certificate at an accredited high school, university, college; professional, technical, vocational, or trade school. For more clarification on acceptable education, please see the education section below. 2. You must meet educational requirements and be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. All education must be accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Education

A successful candidate must be accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an accredited educational institution (including high school, 4-year college/university, community college, or junior college); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; or advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. Students must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or higher).

Please note that if you will graduate prior to the completion of this extern program, you will not be eligible for this opportunity unless you are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an additional degree (diploma, certificate, degree program, etc.) or an advanced degree. You must submit proof of acceptance along with your current transcripts for consideration.

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]