USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Services
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expThe United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a Senior Counsel who will perform a variety of complex and sensitive assignments relating to patent and trademark disciplinary matters that affect the livelihood of patent attorneys and agents throughout the United States and abroad. The role involves applying rigorous standards to ensure patent practitioners are knowledgeable and preventing fraudulent activities.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As the Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property (IP) Legal Services, you will apply rigorous scientific, technical, and legal standards to ensure that registered patent practitioners have the requisite knowledge to provide valuable services to the American public and prevent bad actors from defrauding American businesses and independent inventors
Serving as the liaison with other USPTO business units regarding enrollment and IP legal services
Representing the USPTO and the Office of Enrollment and Discipline before various committees and public and private sector groups, (e.g., the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the American Bar Association, etc.), to gain support and acceptance of OED programs and provide educational outreach as a proactive measure to protect the public by ensuring practitioners are aware of proper ethical standards
Adjudicating registration applications and petitions having highly complex factual or legal issues
Developing the nationwide examination which is given to candidates who wish to be registered to practice before the USPTO
Coordinating IP legal service efforts
Assisting and advising in enrollment proceedings
Qualification
Required
Must have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited educational institution
Must have a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
If this is your first federal appointment, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with directly related experience
Experience in prosecuting and/or examining patent cases, and knowledge of policies affecting patent prosecution and examination
Ability to effectively advise on enrollment matters involving the Office of Enrollment and Discipline
The resume must not exceed two pages
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
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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