Senior Trademark Policy & Litigation Counsel

USPTO; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks a Senior Counsel to advise on trademark policy developments and related litigation. The role leads a team responsible for intervention and amicus work, coordinating with DAG/TTAB, DOJ, and the Office of the Solicitor to advance USPTO objectives.

Candidates must hold a law degree, be admitted to the bar, and demonstrate PTQs with high-level expertise. On-site in Alexandria, VA with limited telework possible per policy.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of trademark law, TTAB, and related policy issues.
• Ability to oversee federal court litigation involving trademark and copyright issues.
• Experience coordinating with DOJ and multiple USPTO offices on policy matters.

Responsabilités

• Lead team in writing intervention and amicus memos for trademark and copyright cases.
• Supervise briefs and arguments, and interface with DOJ, TTAB and policy offices.
• Advise senior officials on legal sufficiency and risk of policy positions.

Connaissances

Trademark law

Litigation strategy

Policy development

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US)

Description du poste

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeks a Senior Counsel to advise on trademark policy developments and related litigation. The role leads a team responsible for intervention and amicus work, coordinating with DAG/TTAB, DOJ, and the Office of the Solicitor to advance USPTO objectives.

Candidates must hold a law degree, be admitted to the bar, and demonstrate PTQs with high-level expertise. On-site in Alexandria, VA with limited telework possible per policy.