GS-1224

Patent Examiner

Performs professional patent examination work including reviewing applications and determining patentability.

📊Professional📈GS-7/9/11/12/13/14/15📁1200

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1224

Applicants for positions in this series must meet the basic requirements for the scientific, technological, or engineering occupational series related to the area for which they are examining patents. Those requirements are described in the individual occupational requirements for the particular series, e.g., Chemistry, GS-1320; Food Technology, GS-1382; etc.

Evaluation of Graduate Education: Qualifying graduate education must have been in a field appropriate to the position to be filled. An LL.B. or J.D. degree from a recognized law school or membership in the bar of any State, territory, or the District of Columbia is also qualifying for GS-9.

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📋Typical Duties

•Examine patent applications
•Determine patentability
•Search prior art
•Write office actions
•Conduct interviews with applicants
•Apply patent law

🎯Key Competencies

Patent Examination

Ability to examine patent applications for compliance.

Prior Art Analysis

Skill in searching and analyzing prior art references.

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge in specific technology areas.

Legal Application

Understanding of patent law and examination guidelines.

Claim Analysis

Ability to interpret and analyze patent claims.

Written Communication

Skill in writing clear office actions and decisions.

Decision Making

Ability to make sound patentability determinations.

Negotiation

Skill in discussing applications with patent practitioners.

🔑Resume Keywords

Apply patent lawConduct interviews with applicantsDetermine patentabilityExamine patent applicationsPatent ExaminerSearch prior artWrite office actions

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