Patent Examiner Technical Training Program (PETTP) Policy and Guidance

More about PETTP

You can learn more about the Patent Examiner Technical Training Program, including the Federal Register Notice on September 15, 2010. You can also sign up to participate in PETTP.

PETTP standard operating procedures

The Standard Operating Procedures outline guidance for PETTP Participants.

Invited Speaker Conflict of Interest Policy Statement

Prior to giving a presentation, all PETTP participants must sign the USPTO's Invited Speaker Conflict of Interest Policy Statement. In addition, PETTP presentations are sometimes recorded and made available to employees for viewing or listening at a later time.

The Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579)

We encourage you to review the Privacy Act Statement for information in connection with the submission of your request to participate in the PETTP.