GS-1222

Patent Technician

Performs technical patent work including classification, searching, and examination support.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1200

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1222

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Note: Per OPM, Patent Technician is Series 1202. Series 1222 is Patent Attorney (professional series). Verify series code is correct for your position.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	6 months	6 months	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4-year bachelor's degree
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Graduate education if directly related

General Experience: Work demonstrating ability to perform the position, or familiarity with the subject matter or processes.

Specialized Experience: Knowledge and skills specific to the position, typically related to the work, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

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📋Typical Duties

•Classify patent applications
•Search prior art databases
•Support patent examiners
•Maintain classification systems
•Prepare technical reports
•Review patent documents

🎯Key Competencies

Prior Art Searching

Skill in conducting patent and literature searches.

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of scientific and engineering concepts.

Database Searching

Proficiency in patent databases and search tools.

Document Analysis

Ability to review and analyze technical documents.

Classification

Knowledge of patent classification systems.

Research Skills

Ability to conduct thorough technical research.

Attention to Detail

Skill in carefully reviewing patent documents.

Communication

Ability to document and present search findings.

🔑Resume Keywords

Classify patent applicationsMaintain classification systemsPatent TechnicianPrepare technical reportsReview patent documentsSearch prior art databasesSupport patent examiners

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