The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a progressive organization at the forefront of intellectual property issues around the world, is seeking a talented professional to serve as a Senior Level Intellectual Property Attorney - Emerging Technologies and Commercialization. This unique position is located in the Office of Policy and Affairs and the individual will serve as the recognized expert in areas of intellectual property law, including patents and in related areas of law.

Duties

Come join a great team whose efforts are critical to the success of the USPTO's mission to drive U.S. innovation, inclusive capitalism, and global competitiveness for the benefit of all Americans. As a Senior Level Intellectual Property Attorney - Emerging Technologies and Commercialization, you'll work together with the Deputy Chief Policy Officer for Patents, Economics, and Innovation Policy by overseeing key USPTO initiatives in emerging technologies, innovation, and commercialization, both domestically and internationally. The individual selection for this position will... Render advisory legal and technical opinions on domestic and international intellectual property (IP) matters relating to emerging technologies and commercialization. Lead USPTO policy initiatives in new and emerging areas of technologies as they may arise in the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. Oversee policy efforts in technology transfer and IP licensing, including to facilitate innovation in the marketplace and to enhance innovation using government funding. Participate in interagency review of legal documents under consideration in intergovernmental organizations and in the interagency. Position supervises and/or manages staff less than 25% of the time. If you want to make an impact in the Intellectual Property community, apply now! The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, VA. However, this position is telework eligible in accordance with the unit's telework policy.

Requirements

• Applicants will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Background and/or Security Investigation, if selected for position.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
• If selected, you may be required to complete a two-year trial period.
• Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required upon appointment.
• This is a drug testing position, the incumbent selected is subject to random testing for drug use
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Qualifications

To meet the minimum requirements for this position, candidates must demonstrate their experience in their narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) questions and all narrative responses must be fully supported within their resume. *Applicants must use the USA Jobs text boxes to submit their narrative responses to the PTQs. Do not write "see resume" or "see attached documents". Each PTQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs will not be accepted. Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications set forth below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Professional Technical Qualifications: Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application materials that they possess technical attributes in the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). Applicants are required to input narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) in the text boxes as prompted by USAJobs. The Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) for this position are: Knowledge of domestic and international intellectual property law, with ten or more years of specialized experience in patent law, technology transfer, and other IP rights, including copyright and trade secrets. Ability to effectively communicate with high-ranking officials both within and outside the federal government, international organizations, and stakeholders regarding highly complex and sensitive issues pertaining to international intellectual property protection and enforcement laws. Experience in writing and reviewing complex legal documents pertaining to intellectual property protection and enforcement Experience in leadership positions and with managing resources in a technical, legal, or government organization. Note: Submit only the documents requested. Additional documents will not be reviewed. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQ's will not be accepted.

Education

The incumbent must have a scientific or technical degree, or the equivalent and must have a law degree (JD) from an accredited law school program and must be a current member of a bar in good standing, in the United States or a Territory of the United States.

Contacts

• Address EXRD - Office of Policy and International Affairs Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Michelle Crawley
• Phone: 571-270-5787
• Email: [email protected]