Senior Patent Policy & Examination Advisor

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Patent Legal Administration (OPLA) seeks an experienced professional to develop, review and implement patent examination policies, procedures, rules and practices, including the MPEP, and to provide guidance on patent-related legal matters.

The role requires applying advanced engineering, scientific and legal principles to patent prosecution, interpreting laws and precedents, and communicating findings to staff for consistent decisions.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required to examine patent applications and assess patentability.
• Ability to interpret and apply administrative laws, policies, and precedents.
• Experience analyzing technical, factual, and legal matters affecting industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and implement patent examination policies and the MPEP.
• Provide guidance and training on patent-related legal and policy matters.

Skills

Advanced engineering principles

Interpreting admin laws & regulations

Analyzing complex tech & legal matters

Job description

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Patent Legal Administration (OPLA) seeks an experienced professional to develop, review and implement patent examination policies, procedures, rules and practices, including the MPEP, and to provide guidance on patent-related legal matters.

The role requires applying advanced engineering, scientific and legal principles to patent prosecution, interpreting laws and precedents, and communicating findings to staff for consistent decisions.