Job Description

This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to starting

Are you looking to lead at the highest levels of government while driving transformative technology initiatives? Come join our team at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)--America's Innovation Agency! We're seeking an experienced intellectual property law professional to serve as the Deputy Chief Policy Officer for Trademarks and Copyright. This role will serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Policy Officer and Director of International Affairs (CPO) on public policy matters related to intellectual property (IP) protection and IP-related trade issues, including proposed legislation and international activities of the United States.

Duties

The Deputy Chief Policy Officer focuses on the establishment and implementation of trademark, copyright, and trade policy at the national and international levels. The DCPO is also responsible for overseeing professional legal positions pertaining to trademark, copyright, China-related IP matters, and trade policy.

As the Deputy Chief Policy Officer, you will:

• 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.

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Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) , listed below in your resume. NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified.

PTQs:

• 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.

ECQs: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding; Driving efficiency; Merit and compliance; Leading people; Achieving results

Education

A.) Education Requirement : Must have successfully completed a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited educational institution; B.) Bar Membership : Must have a current active bar membership from any State, territory, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or Federal Court.

Conditions of employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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