Patent Reexamination Specialist (Electrical Engineering)

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.

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 may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.