Senior Patent Policy & Examination Advisor

Posted 8 days ago

usptoAlexandria (VA)

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About the role

USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking candidates to support the Office of Patent Legal Administration in developing, reviewing, and implementing patent examination policies, procedures, rules, and practices. The role includes providing guidance and training on patent-related legal and policy matters within the Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy. The position requires meeting OPM qualification standards and understanding specialized experience for GS-14 level as

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