Patent Attorney

Langley Research Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Langley Research Center seeks a Patent Attorney within the Office of the General Counsel to support IP protection, prosecute NASA patent applications, license NASA technologies, review software for release, and negotiate data rights for contracts. Basic requirements include a J.D.

or LL.B. from an ABA-accredited school, active bar membership, and admission to practice before a state or federal court; for GS-15, one year of specialized experience or a Master of Laws plus experience in

Qualifications

• Requires J.D. or LL.B. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar membership and admission to practice before a state or federal court are required.
• For GS-15: specialized experience or advanced law degree with relevant experience.
• Experience in patent, trademark, and copyright matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect intellectual property and prosecute NASA patent applications.
• License NASA technologies and negotiate data rights for contracts.
• Review software for release and ensure compliance with IP laws and policies.
• Provide legal advice on IP matters including patent, trademark and copyright.

Skills

Legal analysis

Patent prosecution

Contract negotiation

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B.

Bar admission (state or federal)

Job description

As a Patent Attorney within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at NASA Langley Research Center, you will be responsible for supporting the protection of intellectual property, prosecuting NASA patent applications, licensing NASA technologies, reviewing software for release, negotiating data rights for contracts and agreements, and ensuring that NASA publications comply with applicable intellectual property laws.

Basic Requirements for all grade levels

• You must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a full course of study at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; be an active member in good standing of the bar of any state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and have been admitted to practice law before a state or federal court.
• You must meet the grade level criteria listed above AND be admitted to the Patent Bar.

To qualify for the GS-15:

In addition, one of the following requirements must be satisfied:

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
  • Preparing and prosecuting chemical, computer science and/or electrical patent applications at the USPTO;
  • Preparing and/or negotiating patent license agreements; and
  • Providing legal advice in the area of intellectual property, including patent, trademark and/or copyright law.
• A graduate law degree (e.g., Master of Laws/LL.M.) and 1 year of professional legal experience equivalent to the experience described above.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.