Director, Trademark Petitions & Legal Strategy

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks a Director for the Office of Petitions. This role involves overseeing a high-level legal team and providing counsel on trademark matters. The Director will play a crucial part in developing practices and addressing petitions under statutory authority.

Applicants must possess a law degree and significant experience in trademark law. The position is based in Alexandria, Virginia. USPTO is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to impact agency/program quality.
• Experience with examination guidelines and legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-level attorney-advisors and paralegals.
• Provide legal counsel on trademark regulations.
• Determine outcomes for petitions under authority.
• Write responses to inquiries regarding trademarks.

Skills

Planning and executing high-level programs

Legal advice on trademark laws

Legal collaboration on trademark programs

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

Job description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks a Director for the Office of Petitions. This role involves overseeing a high-level legal team and providing counsel on trademark matters. The Director will play a crucial part in developing practices and addressing petitions under statutory authority.

Applicants must possess a law degree and significant experience in trademark law. The position is based in Alexandria, Virginia. USPTO is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.