It was apt timing that during the month of Veterans Day, the USPTO was awarded two veteran-friendly designations.
First, the agency was named a 2024 U.S. Veterans Magazine Top Veteran-Friendly Government Agency. Some of the information that was taken into consideration included percentages of veterans/women veterans/C-suite veterans, retention rates, presence of a veteran hiring coordinator, affinity group, military outreach, and veteran career development opportunities.
“U.S. Veterans Magazine presents a compilation of esteemed agencies that have received recognition for their exceptional dedication to fostering inclusion and equality for our veteran community. These agencies have exemplified excellence in cultivating an inclusive workplace culture and have achieved significant advancements in promoting equal opportunity and equity within their organizations. We take great pride in showcasing these industry leaders and emphasizing their unwavering commitment to championing equality and creating a more inclusive workplace for veterans.”
Next, the USPTO is one of only two federal agencies (Customs and Border Protection is the other) selected for the Military.com Top 25 Veteran Employers for the 2025 list. Although our workforce percentage of veterans is lower than some others on the list, we were selected due to our strong employee experience and robust military outreach.
Included in the write-up for the agency is a section about the USPTO Military Association: “The agency’s robust veteran and military spouse hiring program is complemented by a 280+ member military association, which offers mentorship, career growth opportunities and a sense of community. The agency also hosts panels and summits on topics such as PTSD, Hispanics in the military and service branch celebrations and organizes annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day programming. Weekly virtual ‘coffee chats’ further foster connections among veteran employees.”
We’re proud of our agency’s engagement and growing positive reputation within the
military community.