USAJOBS · 13 hours ago
Senior Counsel for Patent Law and Litigation
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Senior Counsel for Patent Law and Litigation in the Office of the General Counsel. The role involves managing litigation against the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and providing legal advice on patent policy and appellate litigation issues.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Senior Counsel for Patent Law and Litigation oversee the Solicitor's Office decisions on whether to intervene in appeals from PTAB decisions in AIA post-issuance proceedings and advises the USPTO regarding the rules governing post-issuance proceedings
The incumbent oversees inter partes appellate litigation caseload; handles Federal Circuit appeals in patent cases; renders legal and policy advice on patent matters through the General Counsel to the Under Secretary and Director of the USPTO, the Solicitor, Deputy Solicitor, and other members of the USPTO's senior staff
The incumbent oversees the preparation of intervention and amicus memoranda in patent law cases, interfaces with the PTAB and the Patents organization on recurring issues in inter partes cases and helps supervise the preparation of briefs and arguments in inter partes cases
Coordinate the Solicitor's Office efforts in district court litigation involving patents
Draft and review proposed revisions to the patent statutes, rules, and manuals of examining procedure
Review briefs to be filed by the Solicitor's Office in patent cases
Advise and conduct training for Associate Solicitors; and be responsible for special projects, including budgetary, IT, and training issues
Represent the Solicitor or Deputy Solicitor at meetings; and serve in acting role in the Solicitor's and Deputy Solicitor's absence
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
Demonstrated knowledge of patent law, reform, litigation, and preparation of briefs
Demonstrated ability to oversee and litigate federal court cases that involve patent matters, including matters flowing from Patent Trial and Appeal Board post grant trials
Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) for this position in their two-page resume
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
You 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
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position
Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required within the first 30 days of appointment
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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