Trademarks & IP Specialist - NOWCC

Washington, DC

About the Job

Trademarks & IP Specialist
ID:	NPSPPS-001-003	Location:	Washington	Program:	NPS
Wage/Hr:	$65.00	Hours/Week:	28	Minimum Age:	55
The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support. NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 73 weeks. A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date.? Only those positions with 30 hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave.? The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission.? NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.
Qualifications: Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in brand development, management, protection, and administration. Specific experience with trademark portfolio management as well as assisting and supporting attorneys and clients in various aspects of trademark prosecution and administrative proceedings before the USPTO is essential. Must be able to perform complex trademark searches, including design searches on various USPTO databases, including the Trademark Search system and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Inquiry System. OR MA/MS Degree Brand management, marketing, licensing, and trademark prosecution, management, and enforcement Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel United States Patent and Trademark Office Systems, including the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) and General Legal Request or Take-down procedures for media and retail web platforms Duties: Develop intellectual property (primarily trademark) guidance, SOPs, and other tools for use by National Park Service staff. Collaborate with NPS brand managers in brand development, management, protection, and administration. Support agency attorneys on all aspects of trademark establishment, management, and protecting. Develop intellectual property policies, guidance documents, and associated training and job aids. Contribute to a variety of online resources to guide NPS brand and IP decision making, such as standard operating procedures, decision trees, templates and online content. These resources will inform management, protection, enforcement, prosecution, administration, and licensing of the NPS brand and will be developed and reviewed in coordination with the NPS Brand Team and DOI Solicitors Office (SOL). Support implementation of policies directed at headquarters staff. For example, work with communications staff to create webpages, update standard language in nps.gov disclaimers, provide language for use by other programs on their webpages, and develop and deliver training. 60% Collaborate with SOL on tracking and assisting with trademark monitoring and enforcement, including drafting cease and desist letters, and assisting SOL with all aspects of trademark litigation. Conduct ongoing research involving NPS protected marks, monitor major online retailers, and manage registration actions, where possible. Assist SOL on all aspects of trademark portfolio management, including conducting trademark searches, client usage, trademark application filings, prosecution matters, and trademark policing and enforcement (i.e., pre- and post-registration challenges at the USPTO and affirmative and defensive actions in federal district court). 20% Support finalization and/or implementation of intellectual property agreements and templates, specifically including agreements between the NPS and the National Park Foundation. 20% Other: Travel Requirements: Optional, but not required, travel to Washington, DC for the Friends Alliance Meeting, Public Lands Alliance Conference, or similar Air travel anticipated: 2-3 times optional travel per year Rental cars: If air travel is undertaken, rental cars may be required. Remote work arrangements are available for 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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