Summary
Imagine your career advancing innovation at the forefront of patent law and technology. The Central Reexamination Unit (CRU) reviews complex reexamination proceedings, supplemental examination requests, reissue applications, and other assigned matters. Join our expert team as a Patent Reexamination Specialist, applying advanced electrical engineering and legal expertise to resolve challenging, high-impact issues and support the USPTO's mission to protect American innovation.
Duties
The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per leave year. The individual selected for this position will... Provide expert technical and legal evaluation of the issues in ex parte and inter partes reexamination proceedings, and Supplemental Examination requests. Conduct reexamination proceedings in accordance with requirements of 35 U.S.C. Section 132 and 133, the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 37, relevant case law and the guidelines provided in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) from initial request to the issuance of a Reexamination Certificate where appropriate. Examine applications in accordance with requirements of 35 U.S. C. Section 132 and 133, the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 37, relevant case law and the guidelines provided in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP). Incumbent is responsible for prosecution of the full cycle of applications from filing to allowance. Participate as a conferee in conferences held to review the proposed courses of action and work products of other examiners in the CRU for reexamination proceedings and reissue applications. Provide assistance to patent owners, third-party requesters, and their respective representatives regarding reexamination proceedings.
Education
Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. If referred all relevant documents submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official, due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3), during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065315 The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity via email ([email protected]) or phone (571-272-8292).