USPTO ยท 7 hours ago
Administrative Patent Judge
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Enjoy reviewing arguments and evidence provided in motions, briefs, and oral hearings;
Effectively work with colleagues to analyze and decide legal and factual issues;
Are committed to preparing and issuing timely, high-quality decisions, that are consistent with statutes, regulations, case law, and agency policies;
Reflect professionalism and judicial decorum;
Thrive by performing any task that supports the mission of the USPTO and the PTAB, such as: participating in stakeholder engagement, leading project teams, contributing to policy development, and developing best practices.
Qualification
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Required
Demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this position by submitting a resume, narrative responses to the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), proof of educational requirements, and a writing sample.
Conducting and/or managing patent prosecution, examination, and/or litigation (including experience with IPRs/PGRs), that demonstrates a thorough understanding and knowledge of the statutes, regulations, case law, rules of practice, guidance, and agency policy related to the practice of patent law, including: analyzing legal issues, factual issues, and associated evidence, of patentability; and drafting clear, logically-developed arguments and/or decisions based on the law, facts, and evidence.
Effectively communicating and working with colleagues to develop a strategy and collaboratively draft documents.
Analyzing technical issues related to electrical and/or computer technology (can be demonstrated through experience, work or otherwise, and/or education).
Possess a Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree, or Doctor of Philosophy Degree (referred to as 'degree(s)') in a Recognized Technical Subject (science or engineering).
Possess a Degree in Another Subject other than degree listed in section A that establishes possession of scientific and technical training equivalent to that received at an accredited U.S. college or university for a degree in one of the subjects listed in section A.
Demonstration that applicant has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) test.
Provide evidence that applicant has successfully passed the USPTO registration exam.
Proof of successful completion of a law degree (J.D.).
Proof of active membership of the Bar of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any U.S. territory, in good standing.
The APJ position typically requires approximately 10-15 years or more of patent experience.
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.
Company
USPTO
For over 200 years, the basic role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has remained the same: to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries (Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution).
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