Patent Attorney
Company: Department Of Justice
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Help Duties Summary The Intellectual Property Section of the Commercial Litigation
Branch, Civil Division, primarily defends the United States against
allegations of patent and copyright infringement in the United
States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Section occasionally
represents the United States in a variety of proceedings before the
Patent and Trademark Office, the district courts, and the courts of
appeals. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Intellectual Property Attorney will be responsible for the
conduct of all phases of intellectual property litigation on behalf
of the United States, from case development through trial and any
appeals. The majority of the cases will be patent cases, where the
attorney will be expected to develop an understanding of the
technology at issue and work with highly skilled experts in the
development of legal positions. The attorney may also be assigned
to cases involving copyright infringement, trademark infringement
or misappropriation of trade secrets. Other assignments may include
preparation of legal opinions and assistance in development of
government policy. This is a non-supervisory position. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 15 1222 Patent Attorney Similar jobs Attorneys Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must be a graduate from a full course of study in a
School of Law accredited by the American Bar Association and be a
member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the
United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of
the bar (any jurisdiction), have at least three years of post J.D.
experience to qualify at the GS-14 level; and four years of post
J.D. experience to qualify at the GS-15 level. You must also be a
U.S. citizen. Applicants must have a strong background in intellectual
property litigation, preferably in patent litigation. Applicants
must possess an undergraduate degree in science, mathematics, or
engineering. Applicants who are eligible to practice before the
United States Patent and Trademark Office are also preferred,
although registration is not required. Applicants must have excellent writing and advocacy skills, as
well as superior negotiation and interpersonal skills. Successful
applicants will be highly motivated, exhibit sound judgment and
creativity, and have several years of active litigation
experience. Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a
college or university that has obtained accreditation or
pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this
criteria, see www.ed.gov. OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be
used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that
the foreign education is comparable to that received in an
accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your
responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof
of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing
agency with your application materials. More information may be
found at
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English
translation.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Keywords: Department Of Justice, Washington DC , Patent Attorney, Other , Washington, DC
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