Senior Patent Examiner & Team Leader

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking a Supervisory Patent Examiner to lead a team within the Patents Corps, guiding comprehensive patent examinations and ensuring quality and consistency.

This senior role requires meeting OPM qualifications for GS-1224, including basic and specialized experience and time-in-grade requirements. A selective placement factor requires full signatory authority and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements for the relevant scientific, technological, or engineering series.
• Graduate education evaluation must be in a field appropriate to the position.
• LL.B. or J.D. from a recognized law school or bar membership qualifies for GS-9.

Skills

Leadership

Patent work

Education

LL.B./J.D. degree

Job description

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is seeking a Supervisory Patent Examiner to lead a team within the Patents Corps, guiding comprehensive patent examinations and ensuring quality and consistency.

This senior role requires meeting OPM qualifications for GS-1224, including basic and specialized experience and time-in-grade requirements. A selective placement factor requires full signatory authority and collaboration with cross-functional teams.