Patent Attorney & IP Litigation Counsel

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 181,443 - 195,200; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to provide legal support in patent litigation and contribute to the work of the Office of the Solicitor. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree and four years of post-J.D. experience in patent law, including drafting briefs and conducting legal research. This role involves advising on intellectual property matters and representing the agency in court. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Four years of post-J.D. experience.
• Independently conducting legal research and analysis in patent law.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal counsel to the USPTO Director.
• Defending decisions in federal courts.
• Preparing amicus briefs for patent law development.
• Coordinating with DOC and DOJ for cases.
• Managing all aspects of cases in court.

Skills

Patent law expertise

Legal research

Drafting briefs and memos

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Degree in a scientific/engineering discipline

Job description

A federal agency is seeking an experienced Patent Attorney to provide legal support in patent litigation and contribute to the work of the Office of the Solicitor. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree and four years of post-J.D. experience in patent law, including drafting briefs and conducting legal research. This role involves advising on intellectual property matters and representing the agency in court. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.