Designing America’s success: how to become a design patent examiner

Would you like to be at the forefront of innovation, reviewing applications to determine whether a product's design can be considered one of a kind? Are you skilled at analyzing drawings, solid work, drafting, computer-aided design (CAD), and other design-related work? Are you interested in examining design patent applications, with the opportunity to work from home with a flexible schedule?
Then watch this video to learn more about the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the design patent examiner position, listen to stories from our USPTO team, and hear about our tremendous benefits and why employees love to work here!
Learn how to become a design patent examiner with the USPTO by visiting bit.ly/USPTO_PE.

[@gwSocialmedia99]

Hello USPTO team members, I enjoyed watching the video. You all explained the hiring process thoroughly. I really appreciate the background stories of each employee. I’m currently in the waiting process now, I applied for the position about two months ago.

[@KneehowMeow]

Is there a direct clickable link to the design patent examiners role? Nothing is coming up on the site mentioned.

[@sdilluminati]

At around the 41:44 mark, is there an ideal preference: A, B, C for the specialized experience while applying to be an Design Patent Examiner? Also, how important is it to pass the patent bar exam when applying? Lastly, when is the next application window for the design patent examiners? Thanks you!