Job Description
Patent Attorney
Rome, NY – Use your legal expertise to protect and enforce the Air Force's intellectual property rights and advance high‑impact, game‑changing technologies that enable the Air Force and nation to maintain its superior technical advantage.
DO-04: $132,876 - $164,301.
The job announcement will accept candidate submissions until 25 March 2026.
This position will serve as Patent Attorney in the Legal Office (AFRL/RIJ) at the Information Directorate (RI) located in Rome, New York.
Your application will not be considered if all required documents are not submitted. See the list of required documents below.
Position Duties
Provides highly specialized legal advice and counsel within the Air Force on complex patent prosecution and related intellectual property matters.
Responsible for the timely and independent negotiation, preparation, filing, and prosecution of legal instruments and documents, including: patent applications; patent interference proceedings; infringement investigations; patent appeals; technology transfer and related agreements; Invention Secrecy Act (ISA) orders and related applications; and patent, trademark, copyright, and technical data agreements and claims.
Conducts legal and scientific research and advises employees on rights in inventions, patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, technical data, and computer software.
Advises on rights in technical data and computer software, and administers the office program to monitor contractor compliance with the Patent Rights clause in government contracts and other instruments.
Responsible for the timely completion of administrative duties, as assigned by leadership.
Telework
Yes, eligible for situational telework as determined by agency policy.
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?
No.
Required Qualifications
Males must be registered for Selective Service; see
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.
Proof of successful completion of a law degree (minimum: J.D. or equivalent).
Provide evidence that the applicant has successfully passed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Organization (USPTO) registration exam and is an active USPTO member.
Proof of active membership of the Bar of any state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any U.S. territory, in good standing.
Drug testing designated position; incumbent is subject to pre‑employment drug testing as a condition of employment and participation in random drug testing.
The employee must, within 30‑days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report; and is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
Travel and/or performance of additional duties may be required.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with or within the Department of Defense research community.
Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork.
Ability to work with minimal oversight.
Understanding of DoD and DAF instructions, processes, and regulations, especially those related to intellectual property and technology transfer.
Required Documents
Federal resume, with relevant start and end dates; Federal resume must be NO MORE than two pages in length.
Unofficial transcripts.
Most recent SF‑50 for current federal employees.
Requisition Number
14296
Additional Information
We offer additional workplace flexibilities, such as flexible work schedules and telework options as determined by the supervisor.
Benefits of a government employee include Federal Employee Health Benefits, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Federal Holidays, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan, and more. Information on Federal Benefits and Retirement can be found at OPM.gov.
Series
1222
Who May Apply
All U.S. citizens.
City, State
Rome, NY
Pay Range (without Locality)
DO-04: $132,876 - $164,301
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Job Tags
For contractors, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours