Author: USPTO Military Association (UMA)
May-June Events
MAY National Military Appreciation Month 12 May 2017 Military Spouse Appreciation Day 13 May 2017 UMA Welcomes Honor Flight at DCA, 9AM, American Airlines, Terminal C Open to everyone – family, frie... Read More
Veteran Hiring at the USPTO
The USPTO is strongly committed to hiring our nation’s Veterans and aims to be the employer of choice for Veterans. Our Veteran employees have a proven track record of success after transitioning fr... Read More
Wreaths Across America / UMA 3rd Annual Service and Recognition Video
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Pre-Need Burial Eligibility Determination – National Cemetery Administration
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) implemented the pre-need burial eligibility determination program to assist anyone who would like to know if they are eligible for burial in a VA national cemet... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Candice Dow
If you were to ask Candice Dow to share her personal mantra with you, she’d likely say, “A life of service is a life well lived…” Her life of service truly began to take shape at the age of ... Read More
Veteran Highlight: MSgt James “Pat” Patterson, USMC (Ret.)
In celebration of Black History Month, the UMA has been highlighting the positive contributions of our African-American members. We would like to honor a very special person to conclude our Black Hist... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Michael Maharajh
Mr. Michael Maharajh is a Design Patent Examiner with Technology Center Art Unit 2917 who has been working at the USPTO since June 27, 2016. He is a former U.S Army 3rd Infantry Division Veteran with... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Aretha V. Grayson
In 2007, Aretha Virginia Grayson joined the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as a Director’s Secretary in Technology Centers 2100 and 2400. Ms. Grayson was the first African America... Read More