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Position Title
Trademark Law Internship (Student Trainee)
Agency
Patent and Trademark Office
Announcement Number
PATS-XTRN-24-12267351-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 to Wednesday, February 7, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
(limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
2. Have you accepted or currently enrolled in law school? (limit characters)
3. During law school, did you participate in a USPTO-certified intellectual property or trademark clinic program? (limit characters)
4. If yes, what is the name of your school? (limit characters)
5. Are you currently enrolled in law school and will have completed at least two years by the start date? (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former intern and/or extern at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? (limit characters)
7. If you answered "yes", please list your dates of Intern/Extern employment at the USPTO. If you answered "No", type N/A. (limit characters)
8. How did you hear about this USPTO job opportunity? (No Choice Limit) (limit characters)