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Deputy Chief Policy Officer for Trademarks and Copyright

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$208K/yr - $226K/yr

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking a Deputy Chief Policy Officer for Trademarks and Copyright to serve as a senior advisor on public policy matters related to intellectual property protection and trade issues. This role involves leading the formulation of legal policy proposals and overseeing professional legal positions pertaining to trademark and copyright matters.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the formulation of legal policy proposals, preparation of interpretive and supporting documentation to carry out the programs and policies, and the review and analysis of other legal proposals concerning intellectual property matters

Analyze IP policy issues before the executive branch and evaluation of public views through various means, including public hearings, request for comments, round tables, and other forms of stakeholder consultations

Develop policy and leading in promoting international development of intellectual property systems and advocating improvements in and more cost-effective means of protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of U.S. nationals throughout the world

Lead in developing and directing the maintenance of multilateral systems for the protection of intellectual property rights, including those administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization

Qualification

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)Bar MembershipU.S. IP LawInternational IP LandscapeProgram ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

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

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

Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)

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 knowledge of both U.S. IP law and the international IP landscape, including knowledge of IP treaties and agreements, knowledge of the functioning of intergovernmental organizations that have IP-related mandates, and knowledge of the IP systems of key foreign jurisdictions

Demonstrated experience with program management, including domestic and international program planning, evaluation, and resource management

Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding

Driving Efficiency

Merit and Competence

Leading People

Achieving Results

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.