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Principal Technical Trainer

Alexandria, VA

$34.75 - $46.25/hr

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Training Academy (PTA) and Technology Centers (TCs). The Trainer II will provide formal and informal training to newly hired patent examiners and support ...

asrcfh

Principal Technical Trainer

Alexandria, VA

$34.75 - $46.25/hr

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Training Academy (PTA) and Technology Centers (TCs). The Trainer II will provide formal and informal training to newly hired patent examiners and support ...

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Principal Technical Trainer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Training Academy (PTA) and Technology Centers (TCs). The Trainer II will provide formal and informal training to newly hired patent examiners and support ...

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Patent Scientist

Dallas, TX

$70K - $75K/yr

Experience as a USPTO Patent Examiner is a plus. * Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is preferred. Candidates who are not currently registered must have ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend uspto patent examiner in the United States is $117,945.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Uspto Patent Examiner vs Patent Agent?

AspectWeekend Uspto Patent ExaminerPatent Agent
Required CredentialsUSPTO registration, technical degreeLaw degree, patent bar exam
Work EnvironmentFederal agency, office-based, part-time on weekendsPrivate law firms or corporations, office-based or remote
Employer & IndustryU.S. Patent and Trademark Office, governmentLegal and patent industry, private sector
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding job roles, credentials, work settingLegal expertise, patent process, career path

The Weekend Uspto Patent Examiner primarily works in the government, evaluating patent applications with specific technical credentials, often on weekends. In contrast, a Patent Agent operates in the private sector, holding a law degree and patent bar certification, focusing on patent prosecution and legal advice. Both roles require technical knowledge, but differ in work environment, employer, and career focus.

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Senior Trainer - USPTO Experience

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Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

ASRC Federal rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

242nd of 451 rated engineering

Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a Trainer I to support the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Training Academy (PTA) and Technology Centers (TCs). 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. This position requires strong independent judgment and decision-making skills. Individuals must have previously worked for the USPTO and departed in good standing with Full Signatory Authority.

Work location: 100% On-Site – USPTO Headquarters in Alexandria, VA 

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:
    • Conducting prior art searches.
    • Performing statutory reviews.
    • Preparing draft Office Actions and other examination work products for Government review.
  • Apply subject-matter expertise to support patent examination and training activities.
  • Maintain flexibility to support assignments across the Patent Training Academy and Technology Centers as needed.
  • Exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority consistent with USPTO examination standards and procedures.
Basic Qualifications
  • Must have previously worked for the USPTO and departed in good standing with Full Signatory Authority.
  • Must have served as a Primary Patent Examiner, Supervisory Patent Examiner (SPE), or Quality Assurance Specialist within the past five years.
  • Demonstrated independent legal and decision-making authority to approve or reject patent applications without requiring a secondary signature.
  • Demonstrated expertise in intellectual property, patent examination, and patent prosecution processes.
  • Knowledge and experience equivalent to a Primary Patent Examiner with full signatory authority.
  • Strong knowledge of USPTO examination processes, procedures, patent examination tools, search tools, and case management systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical and legal concepts to new patent examiners.
 
 

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