USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Deputy Solicitor of the USPTO and Deputy GC for IP Law
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $219K/yrThe United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The mission of the USPTO is to promote innovation and competitiveness by providing quality and timely examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide. As the Deputy Solicitor, you will supervise all intellectual property litigation involving USPTO and guide national intellectual property strategy.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise, in coordination with the Solicitor, all intellectual property litigation involving USPTO as a party or amicus
Argue cases at the Federal Circuit and other courts
Participate in discussions with Department of Justice and Department of Commerce attorneys regarding intellectual property issues before the Supreme Court, and represent the USPTO in discussions about potential positions taken by the United States on intellectual property matters in federal courts
Provide administrative clearances on proposals to amend the Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Register notices involving patent and trademark law
Participate in developing intellectual property policies; and
Supervise prosecution of disciplinary proceedings concerning allege violations of rules of governing practice before the USTPO
Qualification
Required
The candidate must have a law degree from an accredited law school program and must be a member of a bar in good standing in the United States or a Territory of the United States
Must be a U.S. Citizen
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
May be required to successfully complete a 1-year SES probationary period
A Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest is required within 30 days after the selection for this position
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
Demonstrated experience in litigating intellectual property cases in federal district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit levels and applying knowledge of intellectual property law in cases involving complex legal and technological issues
Demonstrated administrative, managerial, and interpersonal skills to effectively (a) lead a highly skilled team of experienced professionals, (b) collaborate with individuals, groups, and organizations having diverse perspectives, and (c) deal with, negotiate successfully with and relate well with Judiciary, government officials, and external audiences
Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding: Requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people
Driving Efficiency: Involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
Merit and Competence: Involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
Leading People: Involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture
Achieving Results: Involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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