United States Patent and Trademark Office
Structure

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Section Title: Structure
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At end of FY	Employees	Patent examiners	Trademark examining attorneys

2016	12,725	8,351	570

2009	9,716	6,242	388

2008	9,518	6,055	398

2007	8,913	5,477	404

2006	8,189	4,883	413

2005	7,363	4,258	357

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In 2009, the U.S PTO had 9,716 employees.

final_sentence: In 2009, the U.S PTO had 9,716 employees.