Patent Attorney - IP Prosecution & Licensing

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

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