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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Examiner

May - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

I liked that I was given the responsibilities of an actual patent examiner, and I was able to work closely with an experienced patent examiner. I feel prepared to hold a job like this after graduation because of my experience.

What I wish was different

There was a lot of waiting around for my supervisor, and I would have liked quicker response times.

Advice

As a lot of questions in the beginning. You will be reading technical documents and deal with law procedures that you are not familiar with. Your supervisor is there to help you.
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Patent Examiner Intern

May - July 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

I learned a lot about the patent prosecution process, how examiners view applications, and met with examiners, attorneys, and technical experts in the energy industry.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been there longer.

Advice

Be proactive in asking questions.
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