USPTO Patent Training Specialist (On-Site)

ASRC Federal; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Trainer I to support the USPTO Patent Training Academy and Technology Centers. The Trainer I will provide formal and informal training to newly hired patent examiners and support patent examination activities when not conducting training.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive USPTO experience and serve as a subject-matter expert in patent examination, patent prosecution, and USPTO processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated independent legal and decision‑making authority to approve or reject patent applications.
• Knowledge and experience in intellectual property, patent examination, and patent prosecution processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver USPTO-standard training to newly hired patent examiners through classroom, lecture, and Microsoft Teams environments.
• Provide formal and informal training in support of the Patent Training Academy and Technology Centers.
• Attend all required USPTO training and maintain knowledge of current examination policies, procedures, tools, and processes.
• Participate in ongoing training evaluations, reviews, and quality assessments.
• Support patent examination activities when not serving as an instructor, including prior art searches, statutory reviews, and drafting Office Actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

USPTO experience

Tools

USPTO tools

Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a Trainer I to support the USPTO Patent Training Academy and Technology Centers. The Trainer I will provide formal and informal training to newly hired patent examiners and support patent examination activities when not conducting training.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive USPTO experience and serve as a subject-matter expert in patent examination, patent prosecution, and USPTO processes and systems.