Job Description
Senior Foreign Patent Advisor (Remote)
ID:
ARS-OTT-003
Location:
Beltsville
Program:
ARS
Wage/Hr:
$75.00
Hours/Week:
22
Minimum Age:
55
For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has
specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and
part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal
Agencies across the United States.
NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural
Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative,
scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through
the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).
Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.
Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is
temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is
an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate
enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the
Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.
PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW
Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through
a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.
The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal
funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee
shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate
scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee
shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government
representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating
federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on
federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee
shall not supervise any Government employees.
- This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates.
- This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in foreign patent paralegal work. OR BA/BS
Degree in Legal Studies
Notary
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
Duties:
Provide advice and policy recommendation to the ARS Administrators and top-level
program and administrative managers regarding the identification and management
of the Agency?s intellectual property, providing internal policies and
procedures for technology transfer related to the discovery, protection, and
transfer of inventions and other technologies to private industry. The enrollee
shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor
initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not
author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific
research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not
present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at
meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas
of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research
on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any
Government employees.
Provides expert advice and recommendations on the: (1) desirability and
availability of foreign patent rights; and (2) desirability to maintain U.S.
Patents. Convenes a team of experts to review commercial potential of the
technology, market conditions, potential partners, and other relevant factors.
Monitors the status of new and existing license agreements and collects
reimbursement of foreign prosecution costs and U.S. maintenance fees. 25%
Provides expert advice and recommendations on the independent law firms and
representatives that are contracted to perform foreign patent prosecution
services on behalf of USDA and ensures that foreign patent rights are obtained
in a timely manner. Prepares appropriate documentation including assignments,
power of attorneys, notice of entitlements and other country specific documents
for filing by the independent country. Obtains necessary certificates,
affidavits and apostles from embassy and consulate representatives to perfect
foreign filing requirements. Ensures all documents and instructions required for
foreign prosecution are provided to the independent law firm. 25%
Generates an estimate of monies required for foreign patent prosecution and
patent maintenance costs on an annual basis and obligates sufficient funds.
Reviews and evaluates the activities of contractors and validates that services
are provided and completed. Ensures that all items billed by contractors are
substantiated or withdrawn. Reconciles accounts with contractors on a monthly
basis. On an annual basis, prepares a final reconciliation report and
de-obligates any funds not expended. 25%
Provides expert advice and recommendations in administering a program for
foreign filing, execution and maintenance of government patents pursuant to
Executive Order 9865 and Public Law 96-517. Performs research and analysis to
determine the relative availability of foreign patent rights for agency-based
inventions subsequent to their being filed for domestic patent
protection. 15%
Completes special tasks as assigned and participates on task forces and/or
teams as directed. 10%
Other:
Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
position.
NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.
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