USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel for Patent and Trademark Disciplinary Matters
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. This position will serve as the technical expert on disciplinary matters and renders legal and policy advice through the General Counsel to the Under Secretary and Director of the USPTO.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As the Senior Counsel for Patent and Trademark Disciplinary Matters, you will use your knowledge of and experience with investigating grievances related to attorney and agent misconduct to determine what disciplinary proceedings are appropriate, and suspending or excluding from practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) any practitioner found to be culpable of misconduct by violating USPTO Rules
Meeting with senior agency officials in connection with recommended decisions and responses to USPTO and the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) policies
Overseeing the operations of the investigation, preparation, argument, and general conduct of the full range of highly technical and highly controversial disciplinary cases involving scientific, engineering, ethical and legal consideration
Contribute to USPTO's overall effort to increase compliance with U.S. patent and trademark law and regulations and thereby improve the accuracy of patent and trademark submissions to the USPTO
Representing the USPTO and OED before various committees and public and private sector groups
Coordinating and assigning cases for investigation
Safeguarding the integrity of the patent and trademark information
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
Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with directly related experience
Experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector
Knowledge of litigating and advising on highly controversial disciplinary cases involving misconduct by practitioners
Knowledge of the rule making process, including knowledge of the statutes and regulations governing the rule making process
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
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required within the first 30 days of appointment
The resume must not exceed two pages
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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