What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Lawyer position at KMRG?
ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Patent Lawyer to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Office of Patent Legal Administration (OPLA) in Alexandria, Virginia. Your scope of work involves providing expert guidance on patent examination policies, conducting legal analysis, drafting key regulatory documents, ensuring procedural accuracy in the Manual of Patent Examining Procedures (MPEP), and delivering training on patent law updates.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, job stability, and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Policy Development
Assist in the development and implementation of laws such as those enacted for the America Invents Act
Help formulate accompanying rules to support newly developed laws and regulations
Recommend changes to patent rules and procedures based on legal and policy updates
Work with USPTO legal advisors to address inquiries and collaborate on practice changes
Serve as a liaison between legal advisors, affected Technology Centers, and business areas
II. Research
Research legal issues related to the implementation of new regulations and patent policies
Draft memoranda of law based on research findings and policy requests
Analyze legal questions, including issues of first impression and complex factual matters
Evaluate options and potential outcomes and communicate findings to stakeholders
Review and provide comments on operational protocols, governance, reporting, documentation, and audit process
III. Petitions
Draft petition decisions establishing new USPTO policies that may be litigated
Assist in the preparation of decisions on Pre-Grant petitions concerning Pre-Grant Publication
Advise OPLA on disputes arising from Pre-Grant petitions and patent-related agreements
IV. MPEP Updates
Review and recommend revisions to the Manual of Patent Examining Procedures (MPEP)
Assist in developing user manuals, procedure guides, and training materials related to patent policy
Help manage updates to forms used by patent examiners and the public to reflect policy changes
V. Training
Coordinate and develop training sessions on policy changes for USPTO personnel, patent applicants, and practitioners
Deliver training through webinars, video conferences, or in-person lectures for patent examiners
VI. Compliance
Participate in projects to ensure milestones are met and contract deadlines are achieved
Complete mandatory USPTO training via WebEx or in person within designated work hours
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Expert knowledge of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedures (MPEP)
Ability to draft new patent examine regulations and practices
Ability to draft petition decision
Ability to research and draft memoranda of law
Ability to develop training materials
Ability to present lectures on Patent Legal topics (e.g., patent policy, etc.)
Ability to explain complex legal and policy matters
Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills
BACKGROUND
Experience in patent law administration, regulatory policy, and / or legal advisory roles
Experience in the review, analysis, and dissemination of patent examination policy
Experience using video conferencing tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, etc.)
Team-oriented, adaptable, detail-focused, and organized
Analytical mindset
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Graduate degree in a related field preferred
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA 22314
TELEWORK
May be available
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
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